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1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
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2) Each of the following organisms would be considered a microbe EXCEPT
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3) The term used to describe a disease-causing microorganism is
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4) Common commercial benefits of microorganisms include synthesis of
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5) What factors contribute to the rising incidence of antibiotic resistance?
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D) random mutations, overuse and misuse of specific drugs
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6) The formal system for classifying and naming organisms was developed by
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