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Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach,
By Marjorie Kelly Cowan
All Chapters Covered, 100% Verified Answers, 2024 Release
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, Table of Contents
Chapters
1. Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks
2. Tools of the Laboratory: Methods for the Culturing and Microscopic Analysis of Microorganisms
3. Bacteria and Archaea
4. Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms
5. Viruses and Prions
6. Microbial Nutrition and Growth
7. Microbial Metabolism
8. Microbial Genetics and Genetic Engineering
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9. Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes
10. Antimicrobial Treatment
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11. Interactions Between Microbes and Humans
12. Host Defenses I: Overview and Innate Defenses
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13. Host Defenses II: Adaptive Immunity and Immunization
14. Disorders in Immunity
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15. Diagnosing Infections
16. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes
17. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous System
18. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
19. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory Systems
20. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract
21. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary System
22. One Health: The Interconnected Health of the Environment, Humans, and Other Animals
,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 Section: 01.01
Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's: 01. Remember
ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow
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2) Which of the following is not considered a microorganism?
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D) Virus
E) Fungus
Answer: A Section: 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 microenvironments, 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 Section: 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 microenvironments, 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
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D) Escherichia coli producing human insulin
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Answer: D Section: 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
Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach,
By Marjorie Kelly Cowan
All Chapters Covered, 100% Verified Answers, 2024 Release
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, Table of Contents
Chapters
1. Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks
2. Tools of the Laboratory: Methods for the Culturing and Microscopic Analysis of Microorganisms
3. Bacteria and Archaea
4. Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms
5. Viruses and Prions
6. Microbial Nutrition and Growth
7. Microbial Metabolism
8. Microbial Genetics and Genetic Engineering
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9. Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes
10. Antimicrobial Treatment
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11. Interactions Between Microbes and Humans
12. Host Defenses I: Overview and Innate Defenses
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13. Host Defenses II: Adaptive Immunity and Immunization
14. Disorders in Immunity
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15. Diagnosing Infections
16. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes
17. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous System
18. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
19. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory Systems
20. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract
21. Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary System
22. One Health: The Interconnected Health of the Environment, Humans, and Other Animals
,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 Section: 01.01
Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's: 01. Remember
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?
A) Mosquito
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B) Protozoan
C) Bacterium
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D) Virus
E) Fungus
Answer: A Section: 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 microenvironments, 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 Section: 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 microenvironments, 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)
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C) Egyptians using moldy bread on wounds
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D) Escherichia coli producing human insulin
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E) Public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
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Answer: D Section: 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
