Foundations in Microbiology
9th Edition Talaro Test Bank
Chapter 01
The Main Themes of Microbiology
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Disease-causing microorganisms are called
A. decomposers.
B. prokaryotes.
C. pathogens.
D. eukaryotes.
E. fermenters.
ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, can interact with both human and nonhuman hosts in beneficial, neutral or
detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Learning Outcome: 01.07 Review the roles of microorganisms as parasites and pathogens that cause infection and disease.
Topic: Microbial Roles
2. The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are
called
A. decomposers.
B. prokaryotes.
C. pathogens.
D. eukaryotes.
E. fermenters.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Objective: 05.03 Microorganisms and their environment interact with and modify each other.
ASM Objective: 06.01 Microbes are essential for life as we know it and the processes that support life (e.g., in biogeochemical cycles and
plant and/or animal microflora).
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Learning Outcome: 01.01 Define microbiology and microorganisms, and identify the major organisms included in the science of
microbiology.
Learning Outcome: 01.04 State several ways that microbes are involved in the earth's ecosystems.
Topic: Microbial Roles
,3. The microorganisms that do not have a nucleus in their cells are called
A. decomposers.
B. prokaryotes.
C. pathogens.
D. eukaryotes.
E. fermenters.
ASM Objective: 02.01 The structure and function of microorganisms have been revealed by the use of microscopy (including bright field,
phase contrast, fluorescent, and electron).
ASM Topic: Module 02 Structure and Function
Learning Outcome: 01.03 Describe the basic characteristics of prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells and their evolutionary origins.
Learning Outcome: 01.05 Describe the cellular makeup of microorganisms and their size range, and indicate how viruses differ from
cellular microbes.
Topic: Cellular Organization
4. When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms the process is called
A. bioremediation.
B. genetic engineering.
C. epidemiology.
D. immunology.
E. taxonomy.
ASM Objective: 04.05 Cell genomes can be manipulated to alter cell function.
ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Learning Outcome: 01.06 Discuss the ways microorganisms can be used to create solutions for environmental problems and industrial
products.
Topic: Basics of Genetic Engineering
Topic: Recombinant DNA Technology
,5. Which of the following are not considered microorganisms?
A. mosquitoes
B. protozoa
C. bacteria
D. viruses
E. fungi
ASM Objective: 01.05 The evolutionary relatedness of organisms is best reflected in phylogenetic trees.
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
Learning Outcome: 01.01 Define microbiology and microorganisms, and identify the major organisms included in the science of
microbiology.
Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms
6. 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.
ASM Objective: 01.05 The evolutionary relatedness of organisms is best reflected in phylogenetic trees.
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
Learning Outcome: 01.01 Define microbiology and microorganisms, and identify the major organisms included in the science of
microbiology.
Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms
7. Which activity is an example of biotechnology?
A. bacteria in the soil secreting an antibiotic to kill competitors
B. a microbiologist using the microscope to study bacteria
C. humans using yeast to make beer and wine
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the lungs causing tuberculosis
E. public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Learning Outcome: 01.02 Name and define the primary areas included in microbiological studies.
Topic: Food Microbiology
Topic: Microbial Roles
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9th Edition Talaro Test Bank
Chapter 01
The Main Themes of Microbiology
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Disease-causing microorganisms are called
A. decomposers.
B. prokaryotes.
C. pathogens.
D. eukaryotes.
E. fermenters.
ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, can interact with both human and nonhuman hosts in beneficial, neutral or
detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Learning Outcome: 01.07 Review the roles of microorganisms as parasites and pathogens that cause infection and disease.
Topic: Microbial Roles
2. The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are
called
A. decomposers.
B. prokaryotes.
C. pathogens.
D. eukaryotes.
E. fermenters.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Objective: 05.03 Microorganisms and their environment interact with and modify each other.
ASM Objective: 06.01 Microbes are essential for life as we know it and the processes that support life (e.g., in biogeochemical cycles and
plant and/or animal microflora).
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Learning Outcome: 01.01 Define microbiology and microorganisms, and identify the major organisms included in the science of
microbiology.
Learning Outcome: 01.04 State several ways that microbes are involved in the earth's ecosystems.
Topic: Microbial Roles
,3. The microorganisms that do not have a nucleus in their cells are called
A. decomposers.
B. prokaryotes.
C. pathogens.
D. eukaryotes.
E. fermenters.
ASM Objective: 02.01 The structure and function of microorganisms have been revealed by the use of microscopy (including bright field,
phase contrast, fluorescent, and electron).
ASM Topic: Module 02 Structure and Function
Learning Outcome: 01.03 Describe the basic characteristics of prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells and their evolutionary origins.
Learning Outcome: 01.05 Describe the cellular makeup of microorganisms and their size range, and indicate how viruses differ from
cellular microbes.
Topic: Cellular Organization
4. When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms the process is called
A. bioremediation.
B. genetic engineering.
C. epidemiology.
D. immunology.
E. taxonomy.
ASM Objective: 04.05 Cell genomes can be manipulated to alter cell function.
ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Learning Outcome: 01.06 Discuss the ways microorganisms can be used to create solutions for environmental problems and industrial
products.
Topic: Basics of Genetic Engineering
Topic: Recombinant DNA Technology
,5. Which of the following are not considered microorganisms?
A. mosquitoes
B. protozoa
C. bacteria
D. viruses
E. fungi
ASM Objective: 01.05 The evolutionary relatedness of organisms is best reflected in phylogenetic trees.
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
Learning Outcome: 01.01 Define microbiology and microorganisms, and identify the major organisms included in the science of
microbiology.
Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms
6. 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.
ASM Objective: 01.05 The evolutionary relatedness of organisms is best reflected in phylogenetic trees.
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
Learning Outcome: 01.01 Define microbiology and microorganisms, and identify the major organisms included in the science of
microbiology.
Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms
7. Which activity is an example of biotechnology?
A. bacteria in the soil secreting an antibiotic to kill competitors
B. a microbiologist using the microscope to study bacteria
C. humans using yeast to make beer and wine
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the lungs causing tuberculosis
E. public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Learning Outcome: 01.02 Name and define the primary areas included in microbiological studies.
Topic: Food Microbiology
Topic: Microbial Roles
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