Practice Major Ecological Roles - 5.1 | Module 9: Microbiology – The Unseen World of Single-Celled Life | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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5.1 - Major Ecological Roles

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is nutrient cycling?

💡 Hint: Think about how nutrients are exchanged among living organisms.

Question 2

Easy

Name one role of decomposers in ecosystems.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to dead plants and animals.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a primary role of microorganisms in nutrient cycling?

  • A) Produce waste
  • B) Decompose organic matter
  • C) Consume all nutrients
  • D) Fix atmospheric nitrogen

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to dead organisms.

Question 2

True or False: All microorganisms are harmful.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the roles of bacteria in your gut.

Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Discuss the interconnected roles of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles and their importance to ecosystem stability.

💡 Hint: Consider how nutrients are transferred and transformed by different microorganisms.

Question 2

Evaluate the effects of pathogenic microorganisms on food security and public health.

💡 Hint: Think about outbreaks that spread through food and how they impact communities.

Challenge and get performance evaluation