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Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 15e (Madigan et al.) Chapter 5 Microbial Growth and Its Control 5.1 Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which of the following is/are transferred to daughter cells during bacterial cell division? 1. A) only genomic DNA, the blueprint for everything the cell needs 2. B) individual genes and enzymes to later be brought together to form the genome 3. C) only the chromosome and enzymes to immediately begin cellular metabolism 4. D) chromosome, proteins, and all other cellular constituents Answer: D Bloom’s Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding Chapter Section: 5.1 2) Bacterial growth refers to 1. A) an increase in the number of cells. 2. B) the occurrence of binary fission. 3. C) the time required for one cell to divide into two. 4. D) the occurrence of mitosis. Answer: A Bloom’s Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding Chapter Section: 5.1 3) The time interval required for the formation of two cells from one is called the 1. A) generation time. 2. B) growth time. 3. C) growth rate. 4. D) division rate. Answer: A Bloom’s Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding Chapter Section: 5.1 4) Turbidity measurements are commonly utilized for monitoring 1. A) planktonic cultures. 2. B) biofilms. 3. C) conies. 4. D) sessile cultures. Answer: A Bloom’s Taxonomy: 1-2: Remembering/Understanding Chapter Section: 5.8 5) The time between inoculation and the beginning of growth is usually called the