for Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery 17th
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,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 The Main Themes of Microbiology
Chapter 2The Chemistry of Biology
Chapter 3Tools of the Laboratory. Methods for the Culturing of Microscopic
Analysis of Microorganisms
Chapter 4Bacteria and Archaea
Chapter 5Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms
Chapter 6Viruses and Prions
Chapter 7Microbial Nutrition and Growth
Chapter 8Microbial Metabolism The Chemical Crossroads of Life
Chapter 9Microbial Genetics
Chapter 10Genetic Analysis and Genetic Engineering
Chapter 11Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes
Chapter 12Antimicrobial Treatment
Chapter 13Microbe-Human Interactions: Health and Disease
Chapter 14Host Defenses I: Overview and Nonspecific Defenses
Chapter 15Host Defenses II: Specific Immunity and Immunization
Chapter 16Disorders in Immunity
Chapter 17Diagnosing Infections
Chapter 18Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes
Chapter 19Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous System
Chapter 20Infectious Diseases Affecting the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic
Systems
Chapter 21Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory System
,Chapter 22Infectious Diseases Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract
Chapter 23Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary System
Chapter 24Microbes and the Environment
Chapter 25Applied Microbiology and Food and Water Safety
, Chapter 1: The Main Themes of Microbiology
1) 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
Question Details
Learning Outcome : 01.01 List the six types of microorganisms we will be studying in this book.
ASM Topic : Module 02 Structure and Function
Bloom's : 1. Remember Section : 01.01
Topic : Cellular Organization
ASM Objective : 02.01 The structure and function of microorganisms have been revealed by the
use of m Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
2) Which of the following are not considered microorganisms?