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,Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 4e (Cowan)
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Microbes and Their Building
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Blocks
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1) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called
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A) bioremediation
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C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy

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Section:
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01.01
Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic oo oo oo oo



Engineering Bloom's:
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ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow
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ASM Objective: 04.05 Cell genomes can be manipulated to alter cell function.
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2) Which of the following is not considered a microorganism?
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A) Mosquito
B) Protozoan
C) Bacterium
D) Virus
E) Fungus

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Section:
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01.01
Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms
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Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety
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of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
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3) All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that
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B) lack a cell nucleus
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C) are infectious particles
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D) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye
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E) can only be found growing in laboratories
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Section:
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01.01
Topic: Microbial
Roles Bloom's: 01.
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense
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variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
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, 4) Which activity is an example of biotechnology?
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A) Bacteria in the soil secreting an antibiotic to kill competitors
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B) A microbiologist using the microscope to study bacteria
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C) Egyptians using moldy bread on wounds
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D) Escherichia coli producing human insulin oo oo oo oo



E) Public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
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Section:
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01.01
Topic: Basics of Genetic Engineering oo oo oo



Bloom's:
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ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
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ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
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5) Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed
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A) bacteria
B) viruses
C) parasites
D) microorganisms
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Section:
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01.01
Topic: Cellular
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety
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of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
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6) The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are
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called
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A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters

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Section:
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01.01
Topic: Microbial
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ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
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ASM Objective: 06.01 Microbes are essential for life, as we know it, and the processes
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that
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Publisher: 2021 ISBN: 9781260702439 Edition: Unknown

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