Microbiology
How this section works
Study the lesson, practice with the interactive tasks, and then test yourself with real Olympiad questions from past years. For each lesson, we list the exact Olympiad question(s) you’ll be ready to answer.
1.
Who Lives in the Microworld
Olympiad question you’ll be ready to answer:
– Microbiologists have historically studied yeasts. Explain why this is not entirely accurate, and describe the differences between yeasts and the true subjects of microbiological research.
2.
Microscopic algae
Olympiad question you’ll be ready to answer:
– What do you know about the taxonomic groups and structure of algae? What role do these organisms play in nature and human life?
3.
Viruses
Olympiad question you’ll be ready to answer:
– How do viruses enter a cell?