CBSPD CHAPTER 3 Microbiology exam |25 questions and answers.

The term pathogenic means: disease producing What color do gram positive bacteria stain? purple/blue What color do gram negative bacteria stain? pink/red microorganisms are measured in: microns The shape of Streptococcus is: spherical The shape of a spirochete is: spiral Bacteria are unicellular and reproduce by: binary fission What is the shape of Cocci? round Which type of microorganism has the ability to slow down its metabolism and become dormant? gram positive bacillus Rod-shaped bacteria are called bacilli Which of the following is NOT a requirement for bacteria to survive? Bright light Which of the following is used to test the effectiveness of sterilization cycles? Spores A dehydrated cell with a thick, shell-like wall is know as a: spore A microorganism that has a slime - like outer covering is called a: Capsule In order to survive, aerobic bacteria require: Oxygen CJD is caused by: prions Protozoa are single-celled microorganisms Which of the following pathogens is the cause of tuberculosis? Mycobacteria Which of the following is true of fungi? They include single celled yeasts Which of the following requires a living host to multiply? viruses Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by a virus? CJD Prions are of concern in health care because they: Are difficult to kill by usual sterilization methods Which of the following best describes a prion? An Abnormal Protein