Indoor Air sciences CSMI Practice Exam

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What is the general diameter range of bacteria?

1-5 microns
5-10 microns
0.5-1 micron
0.1-0.5 microns

The correct answer is: 1-5 microns

The general diameter range of bacteria is approximately 0.5 to 5 microns, with many species typically falling within the 1-5 micron range. This means that the correct answer reflects a common understanding of bacterial size, as it encompasses most known bacteria. The 1-5 micron range captures a significant number of bacterial species, including cocci (spherical), bacilli (rod-shaped), and spirilla (spiral). Bacteria smaller than 0.5 microns are generally considered to be at the lower limit for typical bacteria and are related to certain extremely small organisms, which are not classified as true bacteria. Similarly, while some larger bacteria can measure up to 10 microns, they are less commonly encountered and do not represent the majority of bacterial forms seen in various environments. By focusing on the range that captures the predominant sizes, the chosen option reflects the typical and most relevant diameter for the majority of bacteria encountered in indoor air quality assessments and microbiological contexts.