Question

question 35
1 pts
what would be the most accurate description of what the word \microbiologist\ is?
the study of small bacteria
a person who is an expert that studies small living things
the study of germs
a person who looks through a microscope

Explanation:

A microbiologist is a professional. The suffix "-ist" often denotes a person who practices or studies a particular field. Microbiology is the study of microorganisms (small living things like bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.). So a microbiologist is a person who is an expert in studying small living things.

• The first option "the study of small bacteria" describes a field of study (microbiology related to bacteria) not a person.
• The third option "the study of germs" is also about a field (germ - related study within microbiology) not a person.
• The fourth option "a person who looks through a microscope" is too narrow as looking through a microscope is just a tool - using aspect of a microbiologist's work, not the full description.

Answer:

a person who is an expert that studies small living things