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Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 3e (Cowan) Chapter 1 Introduction to
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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 XZ
C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy
Answer: B Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's: 01. Remember
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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 Section: 01.01
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Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense var
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iety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
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3) All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that
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A) cause human disease XZ XZ
B) lack a cell nucleusXZ XZ XZ
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 Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles Bloom's: 01. Remember A
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SM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense var
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iety of 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 XZ XZ XZ XZ XZ
D) Escherichia coli producing human insulin XZ XZ XZ XZ
E) Public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
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Answer: D Section: 01.01
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Topic: Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's: 02. Understand
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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
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Answer: D Section: 01.01 XZ XZ XZ
Topic: Cellular Organization Bloom's: 01. Remember A
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SM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense var
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iety of 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 waste
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s are called
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A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters
Answer: A Section: 01.01 XZ XZ XZ
Topic: Microbial Roles Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganism
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ASM Objective: 06.01 Microbes are essential for life, as we know it, and the processes tha
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t support life (e.g. in biogeochemical cycles and plant/animal microflora).
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7) Cells, like bacteria and archaea, that do not have a nucleus in their cells have tradit
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ionally been calledXZ XZ .
A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters
Answer: B Section: 01.01 XZ XZ XZ
Topic: Cellular Organization Bloom's: 01. Remember
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