1.3 - The Diversity of Microbial Life
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Practice Questions
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What are the three main types of microorganisms?
💡 Hint: Think of the basic categories of life forms.
Name one benefit of bacteria.
💡 Hint: Consider what bacteria do in our bodies.
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Which of the following is NOT considered a microbe?
💡 Hint: Think about the size and complexity of these organisms.
True or False: Viruses can reproduce independently.
💡 Hint: Remember how viruses function in relation to host cells.
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Discuss the impacts of microbial diversity on food production and safety.
💡 Hint: Consider how diverse microbes are used in different food preparations.
Propose strategies for studying microbial interactions in a specific environment, such as the human gut.
💡 Hint: Think about the methods used in microbiological studies.
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