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Test Bank For Microbiology: The Human Experience 2nd Edition By John W Foster, Zarrintaj Aliabadi, Joan L Slonczewski 3248, 7 . 3231, 9 1: Microbes Shape Our History 2: Basic Concepts of Infectious Disease 3: Observing Microbes 4: Living Chemistry: From Atoms to Cells 5: Cell Biology of Bacteria an...

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Test Bank for Microbiology: The Human Experience
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2nd Edition
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By John W. Foster; Zarrintaj Aliabadi; Joan L. Slonczewski
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Chapter 1 - 27 Complete
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,Chapter 01: Microbes Shape Our History
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MULTIPLE CHOICE x




1. Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of microorganisms?
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a. nitrogen fixation xc. synthesis of vitamins x x


b. production of fermented foods d. causative agents of disease
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ANS: D DIF: Easy
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OBJ: 1.1a Describe how we define a microbe, and explain why the definition is a
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challenge.MSC: Remembering
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2. A microbe that is 50 nm in size would most likely be
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a. fungi. c. virus.
b. E. coli. x d. algae. xx x




ANS: C DIF: Moderate
x REF: 1.1 x


OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain
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whatthe three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
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3. Based on the figure shown, the type of organism indicated with an arrow could be a
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a. virus. c. macroscopic fungi. x


b. bacteria. d. large ameba.
x x




ANS: B DIF: Easy
x REF: 1.1 x


OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain
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whatthe three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
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4. Based on the figure, the type of organism shown is a(n)
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, a. virus. c. archaea.
b. bacteria. d. eukaryote.
x




ANS: D x DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 x


OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain
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whatthe three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
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5. Which of the following demonstrates correct scientific notation of a bacterial organism?
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a. Staphylococcus Epidermidis c. Staphylococcus epidermidis
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b. Staphylococcus epidermidis d. Staphylococcus Epidermidis
x x x




ANS: C x DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 x


OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain
x x x x x x x x x x x x x


whatthe three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
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6. Which key characteristic differentiates a prokaryote from a eukaryote?
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a. the absence of proteins
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b. the presence of DNA
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c. the absence of membrane-bound organelles
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d. the presence of a cell wall
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ANS: C x DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 x


OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain
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whatthe three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Remembering
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7. Which of the following methods for classifying life forms can best be used to distinguish between
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xtwoclosely related rod-shaped bacterial organisms, Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli?
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a. physical characteristics x c. DNA sequence comparison x x


b. method of reproduction x d. environmental habitat
x x x




ANS: C x DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 x


OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain
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whatthe three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Applying
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8. Which of the following is always classified as a eukaryote?
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a. papillomavirus c. Escherichia coli x


b. methanogen d. yeast
ANS: D x DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1

, OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain
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whatthe three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Understanding
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9. Which of the following has been used as a tool for gene therapy?
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a. viruses c. protozoa
b. archaea d. fungi x




ANS: A xDIF: Easy REF: 1.1 x


OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain
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whatthe three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Understanding
x x x x x x x x x x x x




10. Which of the following would you not expect to find in the human digestive tract?
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a. archaea c. bacteria
b. algae d. intestinal viruses x x




ANS: B xDIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 x


OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain
x x x x x x x x x x x x x


whatthe three domains have in common and how they differ. MSC: Understanding
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11. Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic drugs that function by inhibiting an important cellular structure
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or process of an organism that is causing an infection. Which of the following would not be
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affected byan antibiotic that targets cellular metabolic enzymes?
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a. Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria c. ameba x x


b. Herpes virus d. bread mold
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ANS: B x DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 x


OBJ: 1.1c Define viruses, and explain how they relate to living
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cells.MSC: Analyzing
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12. Which scientist is credited with constructing the first microscope?
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a. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek c. Robert Hooke
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b. Catherine of Siena d. Louis Pasteur
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ANS: C xDIF: Easy REF: 1.2 x


OBJ: 1.2a Explain how microbial diseases have changed human
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history.MSC: Remembering
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13. Which of the following was an unexpected benefit of the bubonic plague?
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a. There was no benefit to the bubonic plague.
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b. The population of Europe experienced a baby boom.
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c. It resulted in a better understanding of aseptic practices and how to prevent the
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spread ofinfection.
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d. The population decline enabled the cultural advancement of the Renaissance.
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ANS: D xDIF: Easy REF: 1.2 x


OBJ: 1.2a Explain how microbial diseases have changed human
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history.MSC: Understanding
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14. Which of the following organisms would you NOT be able to see using Robert Hooke’s microscope?
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a. vinegar eels c. mold filaments
x x


b. dust mites x d. Mycobacterium tuberculosis x




ANS: D x DIF: Moderate REF: 1.2

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