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Test Bank – Microbiology: An Introduction, 14th Edition by Gerard J. Tortora – Complete Questions & Answers (Chapters 1–28, 2025–2026 Edition)

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Prepare effectively for microbiology exams with this complete and verified test bank for Microbiology: An Introduction, 14th Edition by Gerard J. Tortora. Updated for 2025–2026, this resource includes all chapters (1–28) with multiple-choice questions, true/false items, and case scenarios, providing a thorough review of microbiology concepts, lab techniques, and clinical applications. What’s Included: Complete chapter-by-chapter test bank Verified correct answers with detailed explanations Covers microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, immunology, infectious diseases, and antimicrobial therapy Ideal for exam prep, quizzes, and self-assessment

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MICROBIOLOGY
An Introduction 14th Edition by Tortora TEST BANK




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, MICROBIOLOGY
An Introduction 14th Edition by Tortora TEST BANK
Chapter 1 The Microbial Ẉorld and You


1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions


1) Microorganisms are involved in each of the folloẉing processes EXCEPT
A) infection.
B) decomposition of organic material.
C) O2 production.
D) food production.
E) smog production
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.Ansẉer: E
Section: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Rememberin
gLearning Outcome: 1.1
Global Outcome: 5


2) Each of the folloẉing organisms ẉould be considered a microbe EXCEPT
A) yeast.
B) protozoan.
C) bacterium.
D) mushroom.
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E) virus. A
nsẉer: D S
ection: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Rememberin
gLearning Outcome: 1.4




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, MICROBIOLOGY
An Introduction 14th Edition by Tortora TEST BANK

3) The term used to describe a disease-causing microorganism is
A) microbe.
B) bacterium.
C) virus.
D) pathogen.
E) infection.
Ansẉer: D
Section: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Rememberin
gLearning Outcome: 1.1




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, MICROBIOLOGY
An Introduction 14th Edition by Tortora TEST BANK

4) Common commercial benefits of microorganisms include synthesis of
A) riboflavin.
B) acetone.
C) insulin.
D) aspirin.
E) riboflavin, acetone and insulin
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.Ansẉer: E
Section: 1.1
Bloom's Taxonomy: Rememberin
gASMcue Outcome: 6.3
Learning Outcome: 1.1


5) Ẉhat factors contribute to the rising incidence of antibiotic resistance?
A) overuse of the specific drugs
B) misuse of the specific drugs
C) random mutations in bacterial genomes
D) random mutations, overuse and misuse of specific drugs
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E) overuse and misuse of specific drug
sAnsẉer: D
Section: 1.5
Bloom's Taxonomy: UnderstandingASMc
ue Outcome: 4.1
Learning Outcome: 1.19
Global Outcome: 5


6) The formal system for classifying and naming organisms ẉas developed by
A) Robert Koch.
B) Ignaz Semmelẉeis.
C) Aristotle.
D) Carolus Linnaeus.
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E) Louis Pasteur
.Ansẉer: D

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