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1) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called
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Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's:
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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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B) Protozoan
C) Bacterium
D) Virus
E) Fungus
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with
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3) All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that.
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