Question

question 10 (1 point) ✓ saved
the largest virus is bigger than the smallest bacterium.
true
false
question 11 (1 point) ✓ saved
recently, microorganisms have been used to clean up oil spills in the oceans of the world. this is an example of
agricultural microbiology.
food microbiology.
bioremediation.
epidemiology.
question 12 (1 point) ✓ saved
what is the proper name for the specialized area of biology that deals with living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the naked eye?
bacteriology
immunology
microbiology
mycology

Explanation:

• Question 10: Viruses can vary in size. Some large viruses (e.g., mimivirus) have diameters that can be larger than some very small bacteria (e.g., mycoplasma).
• Question 11: Bioremediation is the use of microorganisms (or other organisms) to clean - up pollutants. In the case of oil spills, certain bacteria can break down hydrocarbons in oil.
• Question 12: Microbiology is the study of microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae) which are typically too small to be seen with the naked eye. Bacteriology is the study of bacteria only, immunology is about the immune system, and mycology is about fungi.

Answer:

• Question 10: True
• Question 11: bioremediation
• Question 12: microbiology