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1- Microbial ecology is the study of a-microbial processes in the rhizosphere th

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Question

1- Microbial ecology is the study of

a-microbial processes in the rhizosphere that benefit plant

growth.

b-the diversity and activities of microorganisms.

c-the grouping and classifying of microorganisms.

d-microorganisms in their natural environments.

2- A Pasteur flask has a(n)

a-swan neck to prevent particulate matter from getting into the

main body of the flask.

b-double neck so two substances may be added at the same time.

c-secondary opening at the base to allow for drainage.

d-inverted upper edge to prevent spillage while swirling.

3-A pure culture

a. is sterile.

b. is a population of identical cells.
c. is made of a clearly defined chemical medium.

d. contains one microbial cell.

4-Martinus Beijerinck was the first to isolate

a- green algae.

b- certain nitrogen-fixing root nodule bacteria.
c- certain sulfate-reducing bacteria.
d- green algae, certain nitrogen-fixing root nodule bacteria, and certain sulfate-reducing bacteria.

Explanation / Answer

Ans1)microorganism in their natural environment

Ans2)a option is correct

Ans3)contain 1 microbial cell

Ans4)certain nitroge fixing root nodule bacteria.