MICROBIOLOGY - M.H. Serhiichuk - 2008

Chapter 8. MICROORGANISMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Self-Assessment Questions

1. Into what groups are microorganisms classified based on their Temperature range for existence?

2. What physical factors affect prokaryotic organisms, and in what ways do they exert their influence?

3. What are microorganisms called that live in a pH range from 1.0 to 6.0 (and from 8 to 11)?

4. Into what groups are toxic substances divided according to their type of action on The Cell?

5. Name the Characteristic Features of the soil microbiota.

6. How is the degree of drinking Water contamination evaluated?

7. What Methods are used to study air microflora, and what is their essence?

8. Define the following concepts and give Examples: mutualism, syntrophy, commensalism, synergism, passive antagonism, and active antagonism.

9. Describe the Features of the relationships between microorganisms and plants.

10. Define The concepts of "normal microflora" and "dysbiosis".

11. Which microorganisms are normally found on the Skin, conjunctiva, respiratory tract, Urogenital System, and gastrointestinal tract?



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