NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following “microbes” is typically considered non-living?
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viruses
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bacteria
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yeast
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parasitic worms
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Microorganisms can be bacteria, fungi, archaea or protists. The term microorganisms does not include viruses and prions, which are generally classified as non-living.
Detailed explanation-2: -A virus is not a living organism and can only grow and reproduce in the cells of a host. Bacteria, by contrast, are single-celled organisms that produce their own energy and can reproduce on their own.
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