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1- A microbial cell\'s membrane is considered ________, because its internal con

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Question

1- A microbial cell's membrane is considered ________, because its internal constituents are maintained within the cell. However, it also imports and exports other molecules in response to its environment.

a. differential

b. microselective

c. rigid

d. semipermeable

2- Basic microbiology can be used to

a-probe the fundamental processes of life.

b-study characteristics of cells of multicellular organisms.

c-model our understanding of cellular processes in multicellular

organisms, including humans.

d- probe the fundamental processes of life, study characteristics

of cells of multicellular organisms, and model our understanding of cellular processes in multicellular organisms, including humans.

3- The largest mass of living material on Earth comes from

a. microorganisms.

b. plants.

c. animals.
d. plants and animals together.

4- In what/which domain(s) of life is/are microorganisms represented?

a. Archaea
b. Bacteria
c. Eukarya
d. Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya

Explanation / Answer

A microbial cell membrane is considered semipermeable because its internal constituents are maintained within the cell. However it also imports and exports other molecules in reponse to its enviroment.

So option d is correct.