TEST BANK
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Microbiology Fundamentals-A Clinical
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b Approach, 4th Edition (Cowan),
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Chapters 1 - 22 | All Chapters
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McGraw
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McGraw
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,Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 4e (Cowan)
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Chapter 1 b Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks b b b b b b
1) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called
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A) bioremediation
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C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy
ANSWER: B b
Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering
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Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow
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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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A) Mosquito
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D) Virus
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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms
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Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety of
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microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
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3) All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that
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B) lack a cell nucleus
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C) are infectious particles
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D) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye
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E) can only be found growing in laboratories
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McGraw
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Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles
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Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety of
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microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
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McGraw
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Microbiology Fundamentals-A Clinical
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b Approach, 4th Edition (Cowan),
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Chapters 1 - 22 | All Chapters
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1
McGraw
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, 2
McGraw
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,Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 4e (Cowan)
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Chapter 1 b Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks b b b b b b
1) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called
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A) bioremediation
B) genetic engineering b
C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy
ANSWER: B b
Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering
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Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow
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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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A) Mosquito
B) Protozoan
C) Bacterium
D) Virus
E) Fungus
ANSWER: A b
Section: 01.01
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Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms
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Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety of
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microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
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3) All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that
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A) cause human disease b b
B) lack a cell nucleus
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C) are infectious particles
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D) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye
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E) can only be found growing in laboratories
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McGraw
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, ANSWER: D b
Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles
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Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety of
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microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
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4
McGraw
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