Test Bank For Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach 4Th Edition By Cowan

,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 x x x x manipulate the genes of microorganisms,
x x x x x x x x x x the process
x x x x is called
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.
A) bioremediation
B) genetic engineering x x



C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy

Answer: B xx



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



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

Answer: A xx



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
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variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of
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microorganisms.
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3) All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that .
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A) cause human disease x x x x



B) lack a cell nucleus x x x x x x



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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,Answer: D xx



Section:
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01.01
Topic: Microbial
Roles Bloom's: 01.
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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
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variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of
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x 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 x x x x x x x x x x



D) Escherichia coli producing human insulin x x x x x x x x



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



Section:
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01.01
Topic: Basics of Genetic Engineering xx xx xx



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
x x x x x x x x x x x x microorganisms and x x x x their
products.
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5) Living things ordinarily too x x x x x x x x small to x x x x be x x seen with the x x x x x x unaided x x eye are x x



termedx .
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A) bacteria
B) viruses
C) parasites
D) microorganisms
E) prokaryotes

Answer: D xx



Section:
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01.01
Topic: Cellular
Organization Bloom's: 01.
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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
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variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of
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xmicroorganisms.
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6) The microorganisms that x x x x x x recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and
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wastes are called
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.
A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters

Answer: A xx



Section:
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01.01
Topic: Microbial
Roles Bloom's: 01.
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Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 06 x x x x x x Impact x x of Microorganisms
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