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,Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 3e (Cowan) C
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hapter 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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A) bioremediation
B) genetic engineering hi


C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy

Answer: B Sec hi hi


tion: 01.01
Topic:
Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering hi hi hi hi hi i
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Bloom's: 01. Remember hi


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
B) Protozoan
C) Bacterium
D) Virus
E) Fungus

Answer: A Sec hi hi


tion: 01.01
Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective:
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01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety of hi hi hi hi hi hi hi hi hi hi hi i
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microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms. hi hi hi hi hi hi hi hi




3) All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that
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A) cause human disease
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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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E) can only be found growing in laboratories
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Answer: D Sec hi hi


tion: 01.01
Topic:
Microbial Roles hi hi


Bloom's: 01. Remember hi


ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective:
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, 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety of
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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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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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Answer: D Sec hi hi


tion: 01.01
Topic:
Basics of Genetic Engineering hi hi hi i
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Bloom's: 02. Understand hi


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
B) viruses
C) parasites
D) microorganisms
E) prokaryotes

Answer: D Sec hi hi


tion: 01.01
Topic:
Cellular Organization hi hi


Bloom's: 01. Remember hi


ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective:
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01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety of
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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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A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters

Answer: A Sec hi hi


tion: 01.01
Topic:
Microbial Roles hi hi


Bloom's: 01. Remember hi


ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
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ASM Objective:
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06.01 Microbes are essential for life, as we know it, and the processes that
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