Westcott Microbio Final Exam Practice
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Question 1
This acellular particle consists only of a short strand of circular RNA capable of self-
replication.
viroid
virusiod
prion
virus
Correct Answer
viroid
Question 2
What is a structural polymer found in cell walls of fungi and exoskeletons of some
animals?
glycogen
chitin
starch
cellulose
Correct Answer
chitin
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,Question 3
The term "deeply branching" refers to which of the following?
the cellular shape of deeply branching bacteria
the position in the evolutionary tree of deeply branching bacteria
the ability of deeply branching bacteria to live in deep ocean waters
the pattern of growth in culture of deeply branching bacteria
Correct Answer
the position in the evolutionary tree of deeply branching bacteria
Question 4
Which of the following is a Proteomic analysis methodology?
the analysis of proteins functioning as enzymes within the cell
analysis of transport proteins in the cell
the analysis of integral proteins of the cell membrane
the study of all accumulated proteins of an organism
Correct Answer
the study of all accumulated proteins of an organism
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,Question 5
__________________ is a type of nutrient uptake that involves the engulfment of small
dissolved molecules into vesicles.
active transport
pinocytosis
receptor-mediated endocytosis
facilitated diffusion
Correct Answer
pinocytosis
Question 6
Enzymes work by ________________________.
increasing the activation energy
reducing the activation energy
making exergonic reactions endergonic
making endergonic reactions exergonic
Correct Answer
reducing the activation energy
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, Question 7
The effectiveness of chemical disinfectants has historically been compared to
__________________.
phenol
ethyl alcohol
bleach
formaldehyde
Correct Answer
phenol
Question 8
These ________________ are the main mediators/initiators of type II hypersensitivity
reactions.
antibodies
mast cells
erythrocytes
histamines
Correct Answer
antibodies
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Questions and Answers | Exam Review |
100% Correct Answers | Verified Solutions
Question 1
This acellular particle consists only of a short strand of circular RNA capable of self-
replication.
viroid
virusiod
prion
virus
Correct Answer
viroid
Question 2
What is a structural polymer found in cell walls of fungi and exoskeletons of some
animals?
glycogen
chitin
starch
cellulose
Correct Answer
chitin
Page 1 of 186
,Question 3
The term "deeply branching" refers to which of the following?
the cellular shape of deeply branching bacteria
the position in the evolutionary tree of deeply branching bacteria
the ability of deeply branching bacteria to live in deep ocean waters
the pattern of growth in culture of deeply branching bacteria
Correct Answer
the position in the evolutionary tree of deeply branching bacteria
Question 4
Which of the following is a Proteomic analysis methodology?
the analysis of proteins functioning as enzymes within the cell
analysis of transport proteins in the cell
the analysis of integral proteins of the cell membrane
the study of all accumulated proteins of an organism
Correct Answer
the study of all accumulated proteins of an organism
Page 2 of 186
,Question 5
__________________ is a type of nutrient uptake that involves the engulfment of small
dissolved molecules into vesicles.
active transport
pinocytosis
receptor-mediated endocytosis
facilitated diffusion
Correct Answer
pinocytosis
Question 6
Enzymes work by ________________________.
increasing the activation energy
reducing the activation energy
making exergonic reactions endergonic
making endergonic reactions exergonic
Correct Answer
reducing the activation energy
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, Question 7
The effectiveness of chemical disinfectants has historically been compared to
__________________.
phenol
ethyl alcohol
bleach
formaldehyde
Correct Answer
phenol
Question 8
These ________________ are the main mediators/initiators of type II hypersensitivity
reactions.
antibodies
mast cells
erythrocytes
histamines
Correct Answer
antibodies
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