Microbiology Is the Study of Microbes

question 46

Multiple Choice

Microbiology is the study of microbes. Which of the following is considered a microbe?

• A) archae
• B) protists
• C) viroids
• D) bacteria
• E) All of the answer choices are microbes.

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Definitions:

Psychosis

A mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, which may involve delusions, hallucinations, incoherent speech, and disorganized behavior.

Schizophrenogenic Mother

A type of mother—supposedly cold, domineering, and uninterested in the needs of her children—who was once thought to cause schizophrenia in her child.

Schizophrenia

A serious psychological impairment manifesting in disruptions to thinking, experiencing, emotional regulation, articulation, self-identity, and social conduct.

Mentally Ill Chemical Abusers

Individuals who suffer from both a substance misuse problem and a mental health disorder, indicating a need for integrated treatment approaches.