Topic: Module 04 Homework Assignment Microbiology
Order Description
Please answer each question in a Q&A format
• Use the information presented in the module folder along with your readings from the textbook to answer the following questions.
• Please try to write at least 2-3 COMPLETE sentences for your responses
1. Describe the different morphological types of viruses and give examples of each type:
a. Helical
b. Icosahedral
c. Enveloped
d. Complex
2. Compare and contrast the multiplication of bacteriophages versus the multiplication of animal viruses:
3. Describe three (3) specific ways of host cell damage that can occur from viral infection and viral replication:
4. Describe the general characteristic of fungi and give examples of how they differ from other microorganisms:
5. How can algae potentially cause problems to human health?
6. Describe common characteristic of protozoans. Name and describe three (3) protozoans that are human parasites:
7. What are helminths? Name and describe three (3) that can cause problems in humans: