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Chapter 1 The Main Themes of Microbiology



1) 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



Question Details
Learning Outcome : 01.01 List the six types of microorganisms we will be studying in this book.
ASM Topic : Module 02 Structure and Function
Bloom's : 1. Remember
Section : 01.01
Topic : Cellular Organization
ASM Objective : 02.01 The structure and function of microorganisms have been revealed by the use of m
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2) Which of the following are not considered microorganisms?


A) Mosquitoes
B) Protozoa
C) Bacteria
D) Viruses
E) Fungi

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Learning Outcome : 01.01 List the six types of microorganisms we will be studying in this book.
ASM Topic : Module 05 Systems
ASM Objective : 05.01 Microorganisms are ubiquitous and live in diverse and dynamic ecosystems.
Bloom's : 2. Understand
Section : 01.01
Topic : Taxonomy of Microorganisms
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3) Helminths are .


A) bacteria
B) protozoa
C) molds
D) parasitic worms
E) infectious particles



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Learning Outcome : 01.01 List the six types of microorganisms we will be studying in this book.
ASM Topic : Module 02 Structure and Function
ASM Objective : 02.04 While microscopic eukaryotes (for example, fungi, protozoa, and algae) carry ou
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Topic : Taxonomy of Microorganisms
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4) Among these types of microorganisms, the _ arenoncellular.


A) viruses
B) helminths
C) protozoans
D) bacteria



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Learning Outcome : 01.01 List the six types of microorganisms we will be studying in this book.
Learning Outcome : 01.08 Identify two types of acellular microorganisms.
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Section : 01.05
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