TEST BANKMicrobiology Fundamentals-A Clinical Approach, 4th Edition (Cowan), questions and answers Chapters 1 - 22 | All Chapters

TEST BANKMicrobiology Fundamentals-A
Clinical Approach, 4th Edition (Cowan), questions
and answers

Chapters 1 - 22 | All Chapters




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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
Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow
ASM Objective: 04.05 Cell genomes can be manipulated to alter cell function.

2) Which of the following is not considered a microorganism?
A) Mosquito
B) Protozoan
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




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