Question

select all that apply
which four of the following groups are generally included in the field of microbiology?

mosses

protists

bacteria

insects

viroids

archaea

Explanation:

Microbiology studies microorganisms. Protists (some are microbial), Bacteria, Viroids (sub - viral agents), and Archaea are microorganisms. Mosses are plants (macroscopic, non - microbial) and Insects are macroscopic animals, so they are not part of microbiology's main groups.

Answer:

Protists, Bacteria, Viroids, Archaea (the options with these labels: Protists, Bacteria, Viroids, Archaea)