TEST BANK FOR MICROBIOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS A CLINICAL APPROACH, 1ST EDITION : COWAN

1 Student: ___________________________________________________________________________ 1. When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms the process is called A. bioremediation. B. genetic engineering. C. epidemiology. D. immunology. E. taxonomy. 2. Which of the following is not considered a microorganism? A. mosquito B. protozoan C. bacterium D. virus E. fungus 3. All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that A. cause human disease. B. lack a cell nucleus. C. are infectious particles. D. are too small to be seen with the unaided eye. E. can only be found growing in laboratories. 4. Which activity is an example of biotechnology? A. bacteria in the soil secreting an antibiotic to kill competitors B. a microbiologist using the microscope to study bacteria C. Egyptians using moldy bread on wounds D. Eschericia coli producing human insulin E. public health officials monitoring diseases in a community 5. Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed A. bacteria. B. viruses. C. parasites. D. microorganisms. E. None of the choices is correct. 6. The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are called A. decomposers. B. prokaryotes. C. pathogens. D. eukaryotes. E. fermenters. 7. The microorganisms that do not have a nucleus in their cells are called A. decomposers. B. prokaryotes. C. pathogens. D. eukaryotes. E. fermenters.