Test Bank for Nester's Microbiology: A Human
Perspective, 10th Edition Author: Denise Anderson,
Sarah Salm, Deborah Allen All Chapters Covered
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,Chapter 01 - Humans and the Microbial
Chapter 01 Humans And The Microbial World
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The Scientist Usually Considered The First To See
Microorganisms, Which He Called "Animalcules", Was A.
Redi.
B.
Van Leeuwenhoek.
C.
Pasteur.
D.
Tyndall.
Bloom's
Level:
1.
Remem
ber
Learning
Outcom
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01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: History Of Microbiology
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, 2. The Word "Animalcule" Was Coined By
A. Pasteur.
B. Van Leeuwenhoek.
C. Redi.
D.Tyndall.
Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: History Of Microbiology
3.The Idea Of Spontaneous Generation Postulated That
A. Organisms Could Evolve Into The Next Generation Of Organisms.
B. Organisms Could Spontaneously Combust.
C. Organisms Could Spontaneously Arise From Other Living Organisms. D.Living Organisms Could
Spontaneously Arise From Non-Living Material.
Bloom's Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: History Of Microbiology
4. Which Of These Scientist(S) Was/Were Involved In, Among Other Things, Investigating The
Idea Of Spontaneous Generation?
A. Redi
B. Van Leeuwenhoek
C. Pasteur
D.Escherich
E. Redi AND Pasteur
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, Bloom's Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 01.01
Section: 01.01
Topic: History Of Microbiology
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