Question 1

When is International Microorganism Day 2024 celebrated?

Accepted Answer

September 17, 2024

Answer

November 12, 2024

Answer

August 5, 2024

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June 30, 2024

Question 2

Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?

Accepted Answer

Japan

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China

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South Korea

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India

Question 3

Which famous scientist discovered penicillin, a groundbreaking antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Alexander Fleming

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Marie Curie

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Louis Pasteur

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Isaac Newton

Question 4

Which of the following is a common microorganism responsible for causing tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

Streptococcus mutans

Answer

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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Escherichia coli

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Bacillus subtilis

Question 5

What is the scientific term for the study of microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

Microbiology

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Botany

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Astrobiology

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Geology

Question 6

Which microorganism is responsible for the fermentation process used to make bread rise?

Accepted Answer

Yeast

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Mold

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Algae

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Bacteria

Question 7

Which microorganism is used in the production of yogurt?

Accepted Answer

Lactobacillus bulgaricus

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Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Clostridium botulinum

Question 8

Which microorganism is responsible for the majority of cases of the common cold?

Accepted Answer

Rhinovirus

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Coronavirus

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Influenza virus

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Adenovirus

Question 9

Which microorganism is known for its role in the fermentation of beer?

Accepted Answer

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Streptococcus pyogenes

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Escherichia coli

Question 10

Which microorganism is responsible for the production of the antibiotic penicillin?

Accepted Answer

Penicillium chrysogenum

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Aspergillus niger

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Rhizopus stolonifer

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Candida albicans

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