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Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach,
By Marjorie Kelly Cowan



All Chapters Covered, 100% Verified Answers, 2024 Release




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, Table of Contents

Chapters


1. Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks

2. Tools of the Laboratory: Methods for the Culturing and Microscopic Analysis of Microorganisms

3. Bacteria and Archaea

4. Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms

5. Viruses and Prions

6. Microbial Nutrition and Growth

7. Microbial Metabolism

8. Microbial Genetics and Genetic Engineering




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9. Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes

10. Antimicrobial Treatment
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11. Interactions Between Microbes and Humans

12. Host Defenses I: Overview and Innate Defenses
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13. Host Defenses II: Adaptive Immunity and Immunization

14. Disorders in Immunity
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15. Diagnosing Infections

16. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes

17. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous System

18. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

19. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory Systems

20. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract

21. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary System

22. One Health: The Interconnected Health of the Environment, Humans, and Other Animals

,Chapter 1 Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks

1) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called .

A) bioremediation

B) genetic engineering

C) epidemiology

D) immunology

E) taxonomy



Answer: B Section: 01.01

Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's: 01. Remember

ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow



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D) Virus

E) Fungus



Answer: A Section: 01.01

Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms Bloom's: 01. Remember

ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution

ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense
variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.

3) All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that .

A) cause human disease

B) lack a cell nucleus

, C) are infectious particles

D) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye

E) can only be found growing in laboratories



Answer: D Section: 01.01

Topic: Microbial Roles Bloom's: 01. Remember

ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution

ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense
variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.



4) Which activity is an example of biotechnology?

A) Bacteria in the soil secreting an antibiotic to kill competitors

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E) Public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
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Answer: D Section: 01.01

Topic: Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's: 02. Understand

ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms

ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.

5) Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed .

A) bacteria

B) viruses

C) parasites

D) microorganisms

E) prokaryotes

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