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What is the doubling time of the fastest-growing bacterium, Clostridium perfringens?
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6.3 minutes
How many genes does the smallest free-living bacterium, Mycoplasma genitalium, have?
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482 genes
What is the name of the bacterium that causes Lyme disease?
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Borrelia burgdorferi
What is the name of the bacterial toxin that causes botulism?
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Botulinum toxin
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What is the name of the bacterium that causes Lyme disease?
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Borrelia burgdorferi
What is the name of the bacterial toxin that causes botulism?
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Botulinum toxin
What is the Gram stain reaction of Staphylococcus aureus?
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Gram-positive
Which protist causes malaria?
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Plasmodium
What is the name of the first virus discovered?
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Tobacco mosaic virus
Which microorganism is used to produce vinegar?
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Acetobacter
What is the process by which bacteria convert nitrogen gas into ammonia?
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Nitrogen fixation
Which fungus produces the antibiotic penicillin?
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Penicillium