Microorganisms: Uses and Diseases
Covers microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi), their industrial uses, and the diseases they cause in humans and plants
Questions
Which of the following is a set of diseases caused by viruses in human beings?
- Smallpox, dysentery, malaria
- Influenza, mumps, polio
- Chicken pox, dengue, typhoid
- Tuberculosis, rabies, AIDS
Which of the following organisms is used in the preparation of alcohol?
- Mushroom
- Mucor
- Yeast
- Algae
Which of the following is not a communicable disease?
- Cholera
- Common cold
- Chicken pox
- Anemia
Which of the following organisms is used to convert milk into curd?
- Mycobacterium
- Salmonella
- Lactobacillus
- Pencillium
Which of the following is a causative organism for rabies?
- Bacteria
- Virus
- Protozoa
- Fungus
Which of the following organisms cause yellow vein mosaic of okra?
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Virus
- Protozoa
The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol is called______.
- nitrogen fixation
- moulding
- fermentation
- alcoholism
Which of the following are the causative organisms for late blight of potato?
- Viruses
- Fungi
- Amoeba
- Bacteria
Which of the following diseases is not caused by microorganisms?
- Beri–Beri
- Cholera
- Typhoid
- Anthrax
Which of the following diseases generally occurs during the rainy season due to bad personal hygiene and poor sanitation?
- Common cold
- Polio
- Rabies
- Gastroenteritis