TEST BANK FOR MICROBIOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS: A CLINICAL APPROACH 3RD EDITION BY COWAN

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,Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 3e (Cowan) C
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Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Block wl wl wl wl wl wl


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1) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called
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A) bioremediation
B) genetic engineering wl


C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy

Answer: B Sec wl wl


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Topic:
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gBloom's: 01. Remember
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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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ction: 01.01
Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety
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ofmicroenvironments, 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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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 Se wl wl


ction: 01.01
Topic:
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,ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective:
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01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety
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ofmicroenvironments, 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 wl wl wl wl


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


ction: 01.01
Topic:
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gBloom's: 02. Understand
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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
E) prokaryotes

Answer: D Se wl wl


ction: 01.01
Topic:
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety
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ofmicroenvironments, 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 calle
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A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters

Answer: A Se wl wl


ction: 01.01
Topic:
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Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
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