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Important Questions on Bacteria

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Thiobacillus is a group of bacteria helpful in carrying out:
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Bacteria are grouped under four categories based on their shape. Study the given figure and identify A. B. C and D?

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Which one is a bacterial disease?
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Find out the correct combination based on the methods of genetic material exchange which occur in bacteria.

A)  F-plasmid passes from donor cell to recipient cell  Retaining of the copy of genetic material by the donor
B) Uptake of DNA fragments from the surrounding environment Acquiring new characters by the recipient cell
C) Production of genetically identical cells Transformation
D) Transfer of genetic material through bacteriophages Transduction
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Choose the correct statements among the following.
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DNA replication in bacteria occurs
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Not all microorganisms are harmful. Explain the statement with examples.
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What do you understand by nitrogen fixation?
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Write the quadrants in which the following points lie:

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Bacteria called _____ fix nitrogen for leguminous plants.(Rhizobium/Pseudomonas)
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State the beneficial effects (or usefulness) of microorganisms in our lives.
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Give two uses of fungi for human beings.
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Are all microorganisms harmful? Give reasons to justify your answer.
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Describe how nitrogen gets fixed in nature.
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In what ways are the Rhizobium bacteria useful to plants?
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Which one of the following is not able to fix atmospheric nitrogen?
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Name two industries where the given microorganism (A) is used.
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Due to which of the following organisms, yield of rice has been increased?
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Give reasons for the following:
Dead animal body starts emitting foul smell after sometime.