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This test bank provides chapter-by-chapter exam questions and answers for Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology 2nd Edition. It supports students in medical laboratory science, microbiology, and healthcare diagnostics programs. Topics include specimen collection, laboratory safety, pathogen identification, diagnostic testing methods, and quality control. The questions match quiz, midterm, and final exam formats. Ideal for exam preparation, lab theory review, and diagnostic concept mastery, this resource aligns with the 2nd edition textbook.

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Chapter 1 Test Bank for Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences, Second Edition

,Chapter 1 Test Bank for Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences, Second Edition



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Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz



Multiple Choice



1. Which of the following is a phenotypical characteristic used for classifying bacteria?
A) Staining characteristics
B) Macroscopic morphology
C) Nutritional needs
D) All of these are correct.
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Classification and Taxonomy
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Taxonomy, the Microbial Cell, Metabolism, and Genetics
Taxonomy: Recall



2. Which of the following is written correctly using the binomial system of nomenclature?
A) STAPHYLOCOCCUS aureus
B) Streptococcus pyogenes
C) Staphylococcus Epidermidis
D) enterococcus faecalis
Ans: B
Complexity:Moderate
Ahead:Classification and Taxonomy
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Taxonomy, the Microbial Cell, Metabolism, and Genetics
Taxonomy:Application



3. The bacterial cell:
A) does not have any organelles.
B) contains DNA within the cytoplasm.
C) contains 40S and 60S ribosomal subunits.

,Chapter 1 Test Bank for Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences, Second Edition


D) has double-stranded DNA that is bound to histones.
Ans: B
Complexity:Moderate
Ahead:Bacterial Components
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Taxonomy, the Microbial Cell, Metabolism, and Genetics
Taxonomy:Recall



4. Which of the following extensions enable the bacterial cell to attach to host cells?
A) Flagella
B) Pili
C) Plasmids
D) Ribosomes
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Bacterial Components
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Taxonomy, the Microbial Cell, Metabolism, and Genetics
Taxonomy: Recall



5. The gram-positive cell wall contains all of the following, except:
A) O antigen.
B) peptidoglycan.
C) teichoic acids.
D) lipoteichoic acids.
Ans: A
Complexity:Moderate
Ahead:Bacterial Components
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Taxonomy, the Microbial Cell, Metabolism, and Genetics
Taxonomy:Application



6. Exotoxins:
A) are secreted by gram negative bacteria.
B) may be extracellular enzymes.
C) consist of LPS.
D) can induce fever upon cell lysis.
Ans:B
Complexity:Moderate
Ahead:Bacterial Components
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Taxonomy, the Microbial Cell, Metabolism, and Genetics
Taxonomy:Application



7. Gram-positive bacteria contain , which are not found in gram-negative bacteria.
A) capsules
B) periplasmic space and an outer membrane
C) teichoic acids

, Chapter 1 Test Bank for Introduction to Diagnostic Microbiology for the Laboratory Sciences, Second Edition


D) cross-linked peptidoglycans
Ans: C
Complexity:Moderate
Ahead:Bacterial Components
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Taxonomy, the Microbial Cell, Metabolism, and Genetics
Taxonomy:Recall



8. The are important for motility of the bacterial cell.
A) pili
B) capsules
C) flagella
D) LPS
Ans: C
Complexity:Easy
Ahead: Bacterial Components
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Taxonomy, the Microbial Cell, Metabolism, and Genetics
Taxonomy:Recall



9. The morphology of those bacteria that are round and arranged in pairs is known as:
A) diplococci.
B) streptococci.
C) bacilli.
D) coccobacilli.
Ans: A
Complexity:Easy
Ahead:Characteristics of Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Taxonomy, the Microbial Cell, Metabolism, and Genetics
Taxonomy:Application



10. Microorganisms that are of the same species, but have different physiologic characteristics, are
known as:
A) subspecies.
B) biotypes.
C) serovars.
D) strains.
Ans: B
Complexity:Moderate
Ahead: Classification and Taxonomy
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Taxonomy, the Microbial Cell, Metabolism, and Genetics
Taxonomy:Recll



11. Those bacteria that can use aerobic respiration or fermentative processes for metabolism are
categorized as:
A) microaerophiles.
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