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,Chapter.1 Introduction.to.Microbes.and.Their.Building.Blocks
1) When.humans.manipulate.the.genes.of.microorganisms,.the.process.is.called. .
A) bioremediation
B) genetic.engineering
C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy
Answer:. B.Sec
tion: 01.01
Topic:
Microbial.Roles;.Basics.of.Genetic.Engineering.
Bloom's: 01..Remember
ASM.Topic: Module.04.Information.Flow
ASM.Objective: 04.05.Cell.genomes.can.be.manipulated.to.alter.cell.function.
2) Which.of.the.following.is.not.considered.a.microorganism?
A) Mosquito
B) Protozoan
C) Bacterium
D) Virus
E) Fungus
Answer:. A.Sec
tion: 01.01
Topic:. Taxonomy.of.Microorganisms.
Bloom's: 01..Remember
ASM.Topic: Module.01.Evolution
ASM.Objective:
01.02.Mutations.and.horizontal.gene.transfer,.along.with.the.immense.variety.of.m
icroenvironments,.have.resulted.in.a.vast.diversity.of.microorganisms.
3) All.microorganisms.are.best.defined.as.organisms.that. .
A) cause.human.disease
B) lack.a.cell.nucleus
C) are.infectious.particles
D) are.too.small.to.be.seen.with.the.unaided.eye
E) can.only.be.found.growing.in.laboratories
Answer:. D.Sec
tion: 01.01
Topic:
Microbial.Roles.
Bloom's: 01..Remember
ASM.Topic: Module.01.Evolution
ASM.Objective:
01.02.Mutations.and.horizontal.gene.transfer,.along.with.the.immense.variety.of.m
,icroenvironments,.have.resulted.in.a.vast.diversity.of.microorganisms.
, 4) Which.activity.is.an.example.of.biotechnology?
A) Bacteria.in.the.soil.secreting.an.antibiotic.to.kill.competitors
B) A.microbiologist.using.the.microscope.to.study.bacteria
C) Egyptians.using.moldy.bread.on.wounds
D) Escherichia.coli.producing.human.insulin
E) Public.health.officials.monitoring.diseases.in.a.community
Answer:. D.Sec
tion: 01.01
Topic:
Basics.of.Genetic.Engineering.
Bloom's: 02..Understand
ASM.Topic: Module.06.Impact.of.Microorganisms
ASM.Objective: 06.03.Humans.utilize.and.harness.microorganisms.and.their.products.
5) Living.things.ordinarily.too.small.to.be.seen.with.the. unaided.eye.are.termed. .
A) bacteria
B) viruses
C) parasites
D) microorganisms
E) prokaryotes
Answer:. D.Sec
tion: 01.01
Topic:
Cellular.Organization.
Bloom's: 01..Remember
ASM.Topic: Module.01.Evolution
ASM.Objective:
01.02.Mutations.and.horizontal.gene.transfer,.along.with.the.immense.variety.of.m
icroenvironments,.have.resulted.in.a.vast.diversity.of.microorganisms.
6) The.microorganisms.that.recycle.nutrients.by.breaking.down.dead.matter.and.wastes.are.called
.
A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters
Answer:. A.Sec
tion: 01.01
Topic:
Microbial.Roles.
Bloom's: 01..Remember
ASM.Topic: Module.06.Impact.of.Microorganisms
ASM.Objective:
06.01.Microbes.are.essential.for.life,.as.we.know.it,.and.the.processes.that.su