Microbes and Disease: A Quiz on the Role of Microorganisms in Health and Illness
Microbes and Disease: A Quiz on the Role of Microorganisms in Health and Illness
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a type of microbe:
- bacteria
- virus
- fungus
- protozoa
- prion
Which of the following is NOT a way that microbes can cause disease:
- producing toxins
- damaging cells
- triggering an immune response
- blocking nutrient absorption
- altering gene expression
Which of the following is NOT a common type of bacterial infection:
- pneumonia
- tuberculosis
- strep throat
- influenza
- meningitis
Which of the following is NOT a common type of viral infection:
- common cold
- herpes simplex virus
- human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- malaria
- measles
Which of the following is NOT a common type of fungal infection:
- athlete's foot
- ringworm
- candidiasis
- aspergillosis
- pneumonia
Which of the following is NOT a common type of protozoan infection:
- malaria
- amoebiasis
- giardiasis
- cryptosporidiosis
- toxoplasmosis
Which of the following is NOT a common type of prion disease:
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
- Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome
- Fatal familial insomnia
- Alzheimer's disease
- Parkinson's disease
Which of the following is NOT a common way to prevent the spread of microbes:
- washing hands frequently
- covering coughs and sneezes
- staying home when sick
- getting vaccinated
- taking antibiotics
Which of the following is NOT a common way to treat a microbial infection:
- taking antibiotics
- taking antiviral drugs
- taking antifungal drugs
- taking antiprotozoal drugs
- taking prion drugs
Which of the following is NOT a common way to diagnose a microbial infection:
- blood test
- urine test
- stool test
- sputum test
- brain biopsy
Which of the following is NOT a common way to study microbes:
- microscopy
- culturing
- molecular biology
- bioinformatics
- animal testing
Which of the following is NOT a common way to use microbes:
- producing antibiotics
- producing vaccines
- producing food
- producing biofuels
- producing plastics
Which of the following is NOT a common way to control the growth of microbes:
- using disinfectants
- using sanitizers
- using antibiotics
- using antifungal drugs
- using antiprotozoal drugs
Which of the following is NOT a common way to dispose of medical waste:
- incineration
- autoclaving
- chemical disinfection
- landfilling
- recycling
Which of the following is NOT a common way to educate the public about microbes:
- school programs
- public health campaigns
- media coverage
- social media
- government regulations