Fundamentals Of Microbiology: . 12th Edition 1
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By Jeffrey C. Pommerville
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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. Microbiology: Then And Now ................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 The Chemical Building Blocks Of Life ....................................................................... 41
Chapter 3 Concepts And Tools For Studying Microorganisms .................................................. 81
Chapter 4 Structure And Organization Of Prokaryotic Cells ................................................... 120
Chapter 5 Microbial Growth And Nutrition ............................................................................ 160
Chapter 6 Microbial Metabolism ............................................................................................ 201
Chapter 7 Microbial Genetics ................................................................................................. 243
Chapter 8 Gene Transfer, Genetic Engineering, And Genomics.............................................. 290
Chapter 9 Control Of Microorganisms: Physical And Chemical Methods............................... 329
Chapter 10 Antimicrobial Drugs And Superbugs .................................................................... 371
Chapter 11 Airborne Bacterial Diseases ................................................................................. 418
Chapter 12 Foodborne And Waterborne Bacterial Diseases .................................................. 473
Chapter 13 Soilborne And Arthropod Borne Bacterial Diseases ............................................ 519
Chapter 14 Sexually Transmitted And Contact Transmitted Bacterial Diseases ..................... 573
Chapter 15 The Viruses And Virus-Like Agents ....................................................................... 612
Chapter 16 Viral Infection Of The Respiratory Tract And Skin ................................................ 659
Chapter 17 Viral Infections Of The Blood, Lymphatic, Gastrointestinal, And Nervous Systems
................................................................................................................................................. 696
Chapter 18 Eukaryotic Microorganisms: The Fungi ................................................................ 750
Chapter 19 Eukaryotic Microorganisms: The Parasites........................................................... 795
Chapter 20 The Host-Microbe Relationship And Epidemiology ............................................. 836
Chapter 21 Resistance And The Immune System: Innate Immunity ...................................... 873
Chapter 22 Resistance And The Immune System: Adaptive Immunity .................................. 919
Chapter 23 Immunity And Serology ........................................................................................ 957
Chapter 24 Immune Disorders And AIDS .............................................................................. 1002
Chapter 25 Applied And Industrial Microbiology Of Foods .................................................. 1038
Chapter 26 Environmental Microbiology .............................................................................. 1082
Chapter 27 Industrial Microbiology And Biotechnology....................................................... 1122
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Chapter 1. Microbiology: Then And Now
Multiple Choice
1. Who Was One Of The Early Natural Philosophers Who Coined The Name “Cella” For The
Empty Cork Spaces That Became The Word We Use Today, “Cells”?
A. Robert Hooke
B. Zacharias Janssen
C. Francesco Stalluti
D. Giovanni Faber
Ans: A
2. Leeuwenhoek Made Lenses That Allowed Him To Magnify Objects More Than 200X.
However, He Failed To Promote Scientific Inquiry Because:
A. He Didn't Share His Drawings With Other Scientists.
B. He Didn't Reveal How He Ground The Lenses And No One Else Was Doing It That Well.
C. He Limited His Research To Pond Water
D. It Was Only A Hobby And He Didn't Live Very Long
Ans: B
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3. Leeuwenhoek Was The First Person To:
A. See Viruses.
B. Use A Microscope.
C. Describe Bacteria.
D. Suggest Animalcules Caused Disease.
Ans: C
4. Francesco Redi Is Famous For Performing One Of The First Experiments Over The Debate
Regarding Spontaneous Generation. What Was His Experiment?
A. He Boiled Some Mutton Gravy And Sealed The Tops With Corks.
B. He Covered Some Jars Of Meat With Gauze And Left Others Open. The Covered Jars Did
Not Develop Maggots, The Uncovered Ones Did.
C. He Showed That Mice Will Appear With Damp Rags And Rice.
D. He Boiled Broth For Longer Periods Of Time And Sealed The Tops With Melted Glass.
Ans: B
Full Test Bank For
Fundamentals Of Microbiology: . 12th Edition
By Jeffrey C. Pommerville
, Fundamentals Of Microbiology: . 12th Edition 2
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. Microbiology: Then And Now ................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 The Chemical Building Blocks Of Life ....................................................................... 41
Chapter 3 Concepts And Tools For Studying Microorganisms .................................................. 81
Chapter 4 Structure And Organization Of Prokaryotic Cells ................................................... 120
Chapter 5 Microbial Growth And Nutrition ............................................................................ 160
Chapter 6 Microbial Metabolism ............................................................................................ 201
Chapter 7 Microbial Genetics ................................................................................................. 243
Chapter 8 Gene Transfer, Genetic Engineering, And Genomics.............................................. 290
Chapter 9 Control Of Microorganisms: Physical And Chemical Methods............................... 329
Chapter 10 Antimicrobial Drugs And Superbugs .................................................................... 371
Chapter 11 Airborne Bacterial Diseases ................................................................................. 418
Chapter 12 Foodborne And Waterborne Bacterial Diseases .................................................. 473
Chapter 13 Soilborne And Arthropod Borne Bacterial Diseases ............................................ 519
Chapter 14 Sexually Transmitted And Contact Transmitted Bacterial Diseases ..................... 573
Chapter 15 The Viruses And Virus-Like Agents ....................................................................... 612
Chapter 16 Viral Infection Of The Respiratory Tract And Skin ................................................ 659
Chapter 17 Viral Infections Of The Blood, Lymphatic, Gastrointestinal, And Nervous Systems
................................................................................................................................................. 696
Chapter 18 Eukaryotic Microorganisms: The Fungi ................................................................ 750
Chapter 19 Eukaryotic Microorganisms: The Parasites........................................................... 795
Chapter 20 The Host-Microbe Relationship And Epidemiology ............................................. 836
Chapter 21 Resistance And The Immune System: Innate Immunity ...................................... 873
Chapter 22 Resistance And The Immune System: Adaptive Immunity .................................. 919
Chapter 23 Immunity And Serology ........................................................................................ 957
Chapter 24 Immune Disorders And AIDS .............................................................................. 1002
Chapter 25 Applied And Industrial Microbiology Of Foods .................................................. 1038
Chapter 26 Environmental Microbiology .............................................................................. 1082
Chapter 27 Industrial Microbiology And Biotechnology....................................................... 1122
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Chapter 1. Microbiology: Then And Now
Multiple Choice
1. Who Was One Of The Early Natural Philosophers Who Coined The Name “Cella” For The
Empty Cork Spaces That Became The Word We Use Today, “Cells”?
A. Robert Hooke
B. Zacharias Janssen
C. Francesco Stalluti
D. Giovanni Faber
Ans: A
2. Leeuwenhoek Made Lenses That Allowed Him To Magnify Objects More Than 200X.
However, He Failed To Promote Scientific Inquiry Because:
A. He Didn't Share His Drawings With Other Scientists.
B. He Didn't Reveal How He Ground The Lenses And No One Else Was Doing It That Well.
C. He Limited His Research To Pond Water
D. It Was Only A Hobby And He Didn't Live Very Long
Ans: B
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3. Leeuwenhoek Was The First Person To:
A. See Viruses.
B. Use A Microscope.
C. Describe Bacteria.
D. Suggest Animalcules Caused Disease.
Ans: C
4. Francesco Redi Is Famous For Performing One Of The First Experiments Over The Debate
Regarding Spontaneous Generation. What Was His Experiment?
A. He Boiled Some Mutton Gravy And Sealed The Tops With Corks.
B. He Covered Some Jars Of Meat With Gauze And Left Others Open. The Covered Jars Did
Not Develop Maggots, The Uncovered Ones Did.
C. He Showed That Mice Will Appear With Damp Rags And Rice.
D. He Boiled Broth For Longer Periods Of Time And Sealed The Tops With Melted Glass.
Ans: B
