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Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 4th Edition
by Marjorie Kelly Cowan, Heidi Smith, Jennifer Lusk
All Chapters| 100% Verified Answers| Latest Edition
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,1. Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 3e (Cowan) Chapter 1 Introduction to
Microbes and Their Building Blocks
1) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called .
A) bioremediation
B) genetic engineering
C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy
Answer: B Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow LE
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?
A) Mosquito
B) Protozoan
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C) Bacterium
D) Virus
E) Fungus
Answer: A Section: 01.01
Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense
variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
3) 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
Answer: D Section: 01.01
Topic: Microbial Roles Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense
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
B) A microbiologist using the microscope to study bacteria
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C) Egyptians using moldy bread on wounds
D) Escherichia coli producing human insulin
E) Public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
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Answer: D Section: 01.01
Topic: Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's: 02. Understand
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
5) Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed .
A) bacteria
B) viruses
C) parasites
D) microorganisms
, E) prokaryotes
Answer: D Section: 01.01
Topic: Cellular Organization Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense
variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
6) The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are
called
.
A) decomposers
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B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
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D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters
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Answer: A Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
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/animal microflora).
7) Cells, like bacteria and archaea, that do not have a nucleus in their cells have traditionally
been called .
A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 4th Edition
by Marjorie Kelly Cowan, Heidi Smith, Jennifer Lusk
All Chapters| 100% Verified Answers| Latest Edition
C
LE
ST
BE
,1. Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 3e (Cowan) Chapter 1 Introduction to
Microbes and Their Building Blocks
1) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called .
A) bioremediation
B) genetic engineering
C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy
Answer: B Section: 01.01
C
Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow LE
ASM Objective: 04.05 Cell genomes can be manipulated to alter cell function.
ST
2) Which of the following is not considered a microorganism?
A) Mosquito
B) Protozoan
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C) Bacterium
D) Virus
E) Fungus
Answer: A Section: 01.01
Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense
variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
3) 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
Answer: D Section: 01.01
Topic: Microbial Roles Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense
variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
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4) Which activity is an example of biotechnology?
LE
A) Bacteria in the soil secreting an antibiotic to kill competitors
B) A microbiologist using the microscope to study bacteria
ST
C) Egyptians using moldy bread on wounds
D) Escherichia coli producing human insulin
E) Public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
BE
Answer: D Section: 01.01
Topic: Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's: 02. Understand
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
5) Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed .
A) bacteria
B) viruses
C) parasites
D) microorganisms
, E) prokaryotes
Answer: D Section: 01.01
Topic: Cellular Organization Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense
variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
6) The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are
called
.
A) decomposers
C
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
LE
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters
ST
Answer: A Section: 01.01
BE
Topic: Microbial Roles Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
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/animal microflora).
7) Cells, like bacteria and archaea, that do not have a nucleus in their cells have traditionally
been called .
A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
