NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
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Question
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Agents and organisms that are too small to be seen with the unaided eye
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Bacteria
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Microorganisms
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Fungi
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Virus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Microbiology is the study of all living organisms that are too small to be visible with the naked eye. This includes bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, prions, protozoa and algae, collectively known as ‘microbes’.
Detailed explanation-2: -No, microorganisms cannot be seen with the naked eye. They are microscopic in nature, hence they are called ‘microorganism’. A microscope or a magnifying lens is required to observe them.
Detailed explanation-3: -The world’s largest bacterium has been discovered amongst the mangroves of the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Measuring over a centimetre long, Thiomargarita magnifica is over 5000 times bigger than the average microbe.
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