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Microbiology Exam 1 – Practice Questions with Verified Answers and Explanations

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This document includes a complete set of practice questions and correct answers for Microbiology Exam 1, covering introductory concepts in microbiology. Topics include microbial classification, prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic cells, microscopy, cell structure and function, microbial growth, and key historical figures in microbiology. Ideal for students preparing for their first major microbiology exam in nursing, allied health, or biology courses.

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Q1: A prokaryotic cell may possess each of the following cellular components except
A nucleus


Q1: A student has obtained a sample of pond water for study. Using the high power lens,
he observes several cells with nuclei. He can conclude that the cells are NOT bacteria.

True


Q1: All cells possess a cell wall.

False


Q1: All of the following are true concerning emerging infectious diseases EXCEPT:
They always involve sporadic cases in endemic areas.


Q1: All of the below are examples of a biofilm EXCEPT:

Archaea as part of the plankton community in the open ocean


Q1: All pathogens known to infect humans have been identified at this point in time.

False

,Q1: Common commercial benefits of microorganisms include synthesis of:

Riboflavin, acetone, and insulin


Q1: Which of the following platforms will we be using in this course? Choose all that
apply.

Blackboard, Microsoft Teams, Pearson, Perusall, and Labster


Q1: Development of emerging infectious diseases can be a result of all of the following
EXCEPT:

Use of genetically modified foods


Q1: Each of the following organisms would be considered a microbe EXCEPT:

Mushroom


Q1: If you were setting up an experiment to disprove spontaneous generation in a liquid
medium, which of the following would be essential to the experiment?


Q1: In the name Staphylococcus aureus, aureus is the:

Species name

,Q1: In which of the following situations would Koch's postulates be utilized?
Determination of the cause of a new emerging disease by scientists studying disease
transmission


Q1: Infectious disease is almost totally eradicated in our world.
False


Q1: Microbes that live stably in and on the human body are called the:
Human microbiome or microbiota


Q1: Microorganisms are beneficial to humans in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
Pseudomonas, molds and others break down lettuce and strawberries at fridge temperatures


Q1: Normal microbiota:
Both colonize the body and take up residence in colon and mouth


Q1: Which days of the week are Dr. Duarte's office hours held?
Mondays and Tuesdays (9-12 and 1-3)

, Q1: Proof that a microbe could cause disease is provided by:
Robert Koch


Q1: Regarding Louis Pasteur's experiments with the S-neck flask, which of the following
statements is TRUE?

ALL OF THE ANSWERS ARE CORRECT:
- Air exchange was involved.
-A food source was provided.
- The possibility of contamination was removed.
- All preexisting microorganisms were killed.


Q1: This course uses Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor for tests and quizzes.
True


Q1: Spontaneous generation refers to living cells arising from other living cells.
False


Q1: The arguments supporting spontaneous generation were finally disproved by:

Louis Pasteur

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