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This document contains the complete test bank for Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition) by Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, and Christine L. Case. It includes exam-style questions and answers covering Chapters 1–28, focusing on microbial structure and function, metabolism, genetics, microbial growth, immunology, infectious diseases, and laboratory techniques. The material is designed to help microbiology students practice key concepts, reinforce understanding, and prepare effectively for exams across all chapters.

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3/9/2026 Test Bank For
TestMicrobiology
Bank For Microbiology
An Introduction
An Introduction
13th Edition13th
by Tortora,
Edition by
Funke,
Tortora,
CaseFunke,
9780134605180
Case 9780134605180
Chapter 1-28
Chapter
Complete
1-28Guide..pdf
Complete Guide..pdf

MICROBIOLOGY
An Introduction 13th Edition by Tortora TEST BANK

Chapter 1 The Microbial World and You

1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions

1) Microorganisms are involved in each of the following processes EXCEPT
A) infection.
B) decomposition of organic material.
C) O2 production.
D) food production.
E) smog production.
Answer: E
Section: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
Learning Outcome: 1.1
Global Outcome: 5

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Test Bank For
TestMicrobiology
Bank For
TestMicrobiology
Bank
An Introduction
For Microbiology
An Introduction
13th Edition
An Introduction
13th
by Tortora,
Edition13th
by
Funke,
Tortora,
Edition
Caseby
Funke,
9780134605180
Tortora,
CaseFunke,
9780134605180
Case
Chapter
9780134605180
1-28
Chapter
Complete
1-28
Chapter
Guide..pdf
Complete
1-28Guide..pdf
Complete Guide..pdf

,3/9/2026 Test Bank For
TestMicrobiology
Bank For Microbiology
An Introduction
An Introduction
13th Edition13th
by Tortora,
Edition by
Funke,
Tortora,
CaseFunke,
9780134605180
Case 9780134605180
Chapter 1-28
Chapter
Complete
1-28Guide..pdf
Complete Guide..pdf

MICROBIOLOGY
An Introduction 13th Edition by Tortora TEST BANK

2) Each of the following organisms would be considered a microbe EXCEPT
A) yeast.
B) protozoan.
C) bacterium.
D) mushroom.
E) virus.
Answer: D
Section: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
Learning Outcome: 1.4

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Test Bank For
TestMicrobiology
Bank For
TestMicrobiology
Bank
An Introduction
For Microbiology
An Introduction
13th Edition
An Introduction
13th
by Tortora,
Edition13th
by
Funke,
Tortora,
Edition
Caseby
Funke,
9780134605180
Tortora,
CaseFunke,
9780134605180
Case
Chapter
9780134605180
1-28
Chapter
Complete
1-28
Chapter
Guide..pdf
Complete
1-28Guide..pdf
Complete Guide..pdf

,3/9/2026 Test Bank For
MICROBIOLOGY
TestMicrobiology
Bank For Microbiology
An Introduction
An Introduction
13th Edition13th
by Tortora,
Edition by
Funke,
Tortora,
CaseFunke,
9780134605180
Case 9780134605180
Chapter 1-28
Chapter
Complete
1-28Guide..pdf
Complete Guide..pdf

An Introduction 13th Edition by Tortora TEST BANK

3) The term used to describe a disease-causing microorganism is
A) microbe.
B) bacterium.
C) virus.
D) pathogen.
E) infection.
Answer: D
Section: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
Learning Outcome: 1.1

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TestMicrobiology
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TestMicrobiology
Bank
An Introduction
For Microbiology
An Introduction
13th Edition
An Introduction
13th
by Tortora,
Edition13th
by
Funke,
Tortora,
Edition
Caseby
Funke,
9780134605180
Tortora,
CaseFunke,
9780134605180
Case
Chapter
9780134605180
1-28
Chapter
Complete
1-28
Chapter
Guide..pdf
Complete
1-28Guide..pdf
Complete Guide..pdf

, 3/9/2026 Test Bank For
MICROBIOLOGY
TestMicrobiology
Bank For Microbiology
An Introduction
An Introduction
13th Edition13th
by Tortora,
Edition by
Funke,
Tortora,
CaseFunke,
9780134605180
Case 9780134605180
Chapter 1-28
Chapter
Complete
1-28Guide..pdf
Complete Guide..pdf

An Introduction 13th Edition by Tortora TEST BANK

4) Common commercial benefits of microorganisms include synthesis of
A) riboflavin.
B) acetone.
C) insulin.
D) aspirin.
E) riboflavin, acetone and insulin.
Answer: E
Section: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering
ASMcue Outcome: 6.3
Learning Outcome: 1.1

5) What factors contribute to the rising incidence of antibiotic resistance?
A) overuse of the specific drugs
B) misuse of the specific drugs
C) random mutations in bacterial genomes
D) random mutations, overuse and misuse of specific drugs
E) overuse and misuse of specific drugs
Answer: D
Section: 1.5
Bloom's Taxonomy: Understanding
ASMcue Outcome: 4.1
Learning Outcome: 1.19
Global Outcome: 5

6) The formal system for classifying and naming organisms was developed by
A) Robert Koch.
B) Ignaz Semmelweis.
C) Aristotle.
D) Carolus Linnaeus.
E) Louis Pasteur.
Answer: D

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An Introduction
13th Edition
An Introduction
13th
by Tortora,
Edition13th
by
Funke,
Tortora,
Edition
Caseby
Funke,
9780134605180
Tortora,
CaseFunke,
9780134605180
Case
Chapter
9780134605180
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Chapter
Complete
1-28
Chapter
Guide..pdf
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