Microorganisms Are Involved in Each of the Following Processes EXCEPT

question 13

Multiple Choice

Microorganisms are involved in each of the following processes EXCEPT

• A)infection.
• B)decomposition of organic material.
• C)O₂ production.
• D)food production.
• E)smog production.

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Definitions:

Falsifiable Hypothesis

A hypothesis that can be demonstrated to be false by an experiment or observation, a critical aspect of the scientific method.

Prokaryotes

Single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, including bacteria and archaea.

Bacteria

Prokaryotic organisms that have peptidoglycan in their cell walls; most are decomposers, but some are parasites and others are autotrophs. Bacteria is the name of one of the two prokaryotic domains. Compare with archaea.

Fungi

A kingdom of non-photosynthetic organisms that includes molds, yeasts, and mushrooms, characterized by their chitinous cell walls and absorption of nutrients from the environment.