Test Bank Microbiology Fundamentals
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A Clinical Approach, 3rd Edition (Cowan, 2019),
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Chapter 1-22
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,Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 3e (Cowan)
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks
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1) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called
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C) epidemiology
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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering z z z z z
Bloom'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
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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Taxonomyof Microorganisms
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Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontalgene transfer, along with the immense varietyof
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microenvironments, 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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B) lack a cell nucleus
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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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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles z
Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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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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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
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E) Public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Basics ofGenetic Engineering z z z
Bloom'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
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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Cellular Organization z
Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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microenvironments, 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 called
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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles z
Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
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ASM Objective: 06.01 Microbes are essential for life, as we know it, and the processes that
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support life (e.g. in biogeochemical cycles and plant/animal microflora).
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A Clinical Approach, 3rd Edition (Cowan, 2019),
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Chapter 1-22
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks
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1) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called
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C) epidemiology
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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering z z z z z
Bloom'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
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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Taxonomyof Microorganisms
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Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontalgene transfer, along with the immense varietyof
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microenvironments, 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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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles z
Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
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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
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E) Public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Basics ofGenetic Engineering z z z
Bloom'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
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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Cellular Organization z
Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontalgene transfer, along with the immense varietyof
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microenvironments, 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 called
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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles z
Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
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ASM Objective: 06.01 Microbes are essential for life, as we know it, and the processes that
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support life (e.g. in biogeochemical cycles and plant/animal microflora).
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