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FINAL EXAMINATION PAPER dd dd




MICROBIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERS
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STUDENT NAME: ________________________________
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COURSE: Microbiology Exam 1 Karteikarten
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EXAM CODE: MICROBIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS ANSW
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ERS-101




EXAM INSTRUCTIONS:
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1. Print your full name and date clearly in the header above.
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2. This exam booklet contains both Test Questions (Part I) and Verified Solutions (Part II).
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3. Answer all multiple-choice questions clearly. Double-check your work.
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4. Do not break the seal or open this booklet until instructed to do so by the proctor.
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Q1. Chapter 1 Taxonomy definition
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[Verified Solution]: The science of naming, describing, and classifying organisms
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Q2. Genomics definition
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[Verified Solution]: The study of an organism's complete set of genes (the genome), how those genes
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interact with each other and the environment
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Q3. Evolution definition
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[Verified Solution]: Darwin defined evolution as "descent with modification," the idea that species cha
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nge over time, give rise to new species, and share a common ancestor.
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Q4. Classification definition
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[Verified Solution]: The scientific organization of microorganisms into hierarchical groups/categories b
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ased on shared characteristics or evolutionary relationships
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Q5. Nomenclature definition
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[Verified Solution]: The system of naming and classifying organisms using the binomial system (estab
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lished by Linnaeus): - The genus is always written first. - The genus is always capitalized. -
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Both genus and species names are italicized or underlined
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, Q6. Identification definition
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[Verified Solution]: The process of determining the specific type of microorganism by observing/testin
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g its characteristics (growth patterns/morphology/genetic sequences, etc.)
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Q7. Systematics definition
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[Verified Solution]: The science that studies the diversity of microorganisms, including classification, i
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dentification, and evolutionary relationships.dd dd dd




Q8. Informatics definition
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[Verified Solution]: The application of information technology, data management, and analytical meth
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Q9. Microbial ecology definition
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[Verified Solution]: The study of how microorganisms interact with their environment
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Q10. Define and be able to differentiate the various uses of microorganisms by humans.
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[Verified Solution]: 1. Empirical discoveries/findings -
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When humans figure out something through experience rather than through research -
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Yeast and its relationship to fungi 2. Biotechnology -
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When humans purposely manipulate microorganisms to make products in an industrial setting 3. Reco
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mbinant DNA technology - dd dd dd



Area of biotechnology that manipulates the genetics of microbes, plants, and animals for the purpose of
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creating new products and genetically modified organisms. 4. Bioremediation -
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The introduction of microbes into the environment to restore stability or to clean up toxic pollutants
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Q11. What is the largest taxon? What is the smallest and most significant taxon?
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[Verified Solution]: Largest: Kingdom Smallest: Species
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Q12. What is the difference between a theory and a hypothesis?
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[Verified Solution]: Hypotheses are usually relatively narrow in scope; theories have broad explanator
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y power
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