TEST BANK for Microbiology: The Human Experience 2nd
Edition by John W. Foster, Zarrintaj Aliabadi, Joan L.
Slonczewski
All Chapters Fully Covered 1-27| Verified Questions & 100% Correct
Answers for Exam Preparations| A+ PASS ASSURED
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, Chapter 01: Microbes Shape Our History
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of
microorganisms?
a. nitrogen fixation c. synthesis of vitamins
b. production of fermented foods d. causative agents of disease
CORRECT ANSWER: D DIF: Easy REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1a Describe how we define a microbe, and explain why the definition is a
challenge. MSC: Remembering
2. A microbe that is 50 nm in size would most likely be
a. fungi. c. virus.
b. E. coli. d. algae.
CORRECT ANSWER: C DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
3. Based on the figure shown, the type of organism indicated with an arrow could be a
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a. virus. c. macroscopic fungi.
b. bacteria. d. large ameba.
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CORRECT ANSWER: B DIF: Easy REF: 1.1
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OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
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, 4. Based on the figure, the type of organism shown is a(n)
a. virus. c. archaea.
b. bacteria. d. eukaryote.
CORRECT ANSWER: D DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
5. Which of the following demonstrates correct scientific notation of a bacterial organism?
a. Staphylococcus Epidermidis c. Staphylococcus epidermidis
b. Staphylococcus epidermidis d. Staphylococcus Epidermidis
CORRECT ANSWER: C DIF: Easy REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
6. Which key characteristic differentiates a prokaryote from a eukaryote?
a. the absence of proteins
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b. the presence of DNA
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c. the absence of membrane-bound organelles
d. the presence of a cell wall
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CORRECT ANSWER: C DIF: Easy REF: 1.1
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OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC:
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Remembering
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7. Which of the following methods for classifying life forms can best be used to distinguish
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between two closely related rod-shaped bacterial organisms, Salmonella typhimurium and
Escherichia coli?
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a. physical characteristics c. DNA sequence comparison
b. method of reproduction d. environmental habitat
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, CORRECT ANSWER: C DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
8. Which of the following is always classified as a eukaryote?
a. papillomavirus c. Escherichia
b. methanogen d. coli
yeast
CORRECT DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
ANSWER: D
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC:
Understanding
9. Which of the following has been used as a tool for gene therapy?
a. viruses c. protozoa
b. archaea d. fungi
CORRECT ANSWER: A DIF: Easy REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC:
Understanding
10. Which of the following would you not expect to find in the human digestive tract?
a. archaea c. bacteria
b. algae d. intestinal viruses
CORRECT ANSWER: B DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC:
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Understanding
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11. Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic drugs that function by inhibiting an important cellular
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structure or process of an organism that is causing an infection. Which of the following
would not be affected byan antibiotic that targets cellular metabolic enzymes?
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a. Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria c. ameba
b. Herpes virus d. bread mold
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CORRECT ANSWER: B DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
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OBJ: 1.1c Define viruses, and explain how they relate to living
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cells. MSC: Analyzing
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12. Which scientist is credited with constructing the first
microscope?
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Edition by John W. Foster, Zarrintaj Aliabadi, Joan L.
Slonczewski
All Chapters Fully Covered 1-27| Verified Questions & 100% Correct
Answers for Exam Preparations| A+ PASS ASSURED
Fr
an
kl
yn
e
A
pl
us
Pa
Page | 1
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, Chapter 01: Microbes Shape Our History
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of
microorganisms?
a. nitrogen fixation c. synthesis of vitamins
b. production of fermented foods d. causative agents of disease
CORRECT ANSWER: D DIF: Easy REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1a Describe how we define a microbe, and explain why the definition is a
challenge. MSC: Remembering
2. A microbe that is 50 nm in size would most likely be
a. fungi. c. virus.
b. E. coli. d. algae.
CORRECT ANSWER: C DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
3. Based on the figure shown, the type of organism indicated with an arrow could be a
Fr
an
kl
yn
e
A
a. virus. c. macroscopic fungi.
b. bacteria. d. large ameba.
pl
CORRECT ANSWER: B DIF: Easy REF: 1.1
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OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
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, 4. Based on the figure, the type of organism shown is a(n)
a. virus. c. archaea.
b. bacteria. d. eukaryote.
CORRECT ANSWER: D DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
5. Which of the following demonstrates correct scientific notation of a bacterial organism?
a. Staphylococcus Epidermidis c. Staphylococcus epidermidis
b. Staphylococcus epidermidis d. Staphylococcus Epidermidis
CORRECT ANSWER: C DIF: Easy REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
6. Which key characteristic differentiates a prokaryote from a eukaryote?
a. the absence of proteins
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b. the presence of DNA
an
c. the absence of membrane-bound organelles
d. the presence of a cell wall
kl
CORRECT ANSWER: C DIF: Easy REF: 1.1
yn
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC:
e
Remembering
A
7. Which of the following methods for classifying life forms can best be used to distinguish
pl
between two closely related rod-shaped bacterial organisms, Salmonella typhimurium and
Escherichia coli?
us
a. physical characteristics c. DNA sequence comparison
b. method of reproduction d. environmental habitat
Pa
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, CORRECT ANSWER: C DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
8. Which of the following is always classified as a eukaryote?
a. papillomavirus c. Escherichia
b. methanogen d. coli
yeast
CORRECT DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
ANSWER: D
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC:
Understanding
9. Which of the following has been used as a tool for gene therapy?
a. viruses c. protozoa
b. archaea d. fungi
CORRECT ANSWER: A DIF: Easy REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC:
Understanding
10. Which of the following would you not expect to find in the human digestive tract?
a. archaea c. bacteria
b. algae d. intestinal viruses
CORRECT ANSWER: B DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya.
Explain what the three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC:
Fr
Understanding
an
11. Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic drugs that function by inhibiting an important cellular
kl
structure or process of an organism that is causing an infection. Which of the following
would not be affected byan antibiotic that targets cellular metabolic enzymes?
yn
a. Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria c. ameba
b. Herpes virus d. bread mold
e
CORRECT ANSWER: B DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
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OBJ: 1.1c Define viruses, and explain how they relate to living
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cells. MSC: Analyzing
us
12. Which scientist is credited with constructing the first
microscope?
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