Microbiology
The microbial world, microbes and disease, and microbes in Ghanaian life for university students.
About Microbiology on DigiTransact Mastermind
The microbial world, microbes and disease, and microbes in Ghanaian life for university students.
Each of the 6 Microbiology skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 36 Microbiology questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Microbiology work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
6 Microbiology skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Microbiology practice sets you should be able to:
- Types of Microbes: The main groups of microorganisms.
- Infectious Diseases: How microbes cause disease.
- Useful Microbes: Microbes that benefit food and industry.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Microbiology question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
A pathogen is
- a microbe that can cause disease
- a helpful vitamin
- a type of rock
- a farm tool
Working: Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms.
Microbiology is the study of
- microorganisms too small to see with the naked eye
- large animals
- planets
- rivers
Working: Microbiology studies bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and algae.
Fermentation of maize dough for kenkey and banku uses
- helpful microbes such as bacteria and yeasts
- no living things
- stones
- plastic
Working: Traditional fermentation relies on beneficial microbes.
Main topics and skills
Microbiology is organised into 3 topic groups covering 6 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
The Microbial World
Microbes and Disease
Microbes in Ghanaian Life
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Frequently asked questions
Which education levels does Microbiology cover?
The Microbiology material sits at University. Because each skill is labelled individually, a learner can work below or above their year group without losing their place.
Which parts of Microbiology can I revise?
Microbiology is split into 3 topic groups, among them The Microbial World, Microbes and Disease and Microbes in Ghanaian Life. Each group opens out into individual skills you can take one at a time.
How much Microbiology practice can I do?
You can work through 36 Microbiology questions across 6 skills, and read the worked reasoning whether you answer correctly or not.
Does this help with tertiary coursework?
Skills are arranged by education level, which includes the stages leading to tertiary coursework, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework. Check your own syllabus for the exact topics set this year.
What does signing in add to Microbiology practice?
Every Microbiology skill page is readable without signing in. A free account is what lets the site save your SmartScore, remember finished skills and return you to where you stopped.
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