Medical Microbiology Unit 1 Practice Test Exam
Questions and Answers
1. 1. Choose the best answer.
Ebola is an example of a(n) disease. correct answer: infectious
2. 2. Choose the best answer.
A(n) microscope is an optical instrument that uses an electron
beam to create an image. correct answer: electron
3. 3. Choose the best answer.
According to the history of microbiology, first took place during
542 AD. correct answer: the bubonic plague
4. 4. Choose the best
answer. Which compound is
an acid? correct answer: HCl
5. 5. Choose the best answer.
The history of microorganisms dates back to . correct answer: biblical times
6. 6. Choose the best answer.
refers to the process of growing microorganisms. correct answer:
Culture
7. 7. Choose the best answer.
A(n) stain leaves one type of microorganism for viewing. correct
answer: simple
8. 8. Choose the best answer.
A tool that is used to streak pathogens onto a plate where the colony
will grow is called a(n) . correct answer: inoculating loop
9. 9. Choose the best answer.
A(n) is a group or cluster of microorganisms that grow on a
surface, such as a plate. correct answer: colony
10. 10. Choose the best answer.
A(n) microscope is an optical instrument that uses two
magnifying lenses and visible light to view an object. correct answer:
compound light
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, 11. 11. Match the words with the descriptions.
the use of microorganisms and other living systems to help make
products such as drugs and vaccines
an educated guess that must be testable with an experiment
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Questions and Answers
1. 1. Choose the best answer.
Ebola is an example of a(n) disease. correct answer: infectious
2. 2. Choose the best answer.
A(n) microscope is an optical instrument that uses an electron
beam to create an image. correct answer: electron
3. 3. Choose the best answer.
According to the history of microbiology, first took place during
542 AD. correct answer: the bubonic plague
4. 4. Choose the best
answer. Which compound is
an acid? correct answer: HCl
5. 5. Choose the best answer.
The history of microorganisms dates back to . correct answer: biblical times
6. 6. Choose the best answer.
refers to the process of growing microorganisms. correct answer:
Culture
7. 7. Choose the best answer.
A(n) stain leaves one type of microorganism for viewing. correct
answer: simple
8. 8. Choose the best answer.
A tool that is used to streak pathogens onto a plate where the colony
will grow is called a(n) . correct answer: inoculating loop
9. 9. Choose the best answer.
A(n) is a group or cluster of microorganisms that grow on a
surface, such as a plate. correct answer: colony
10. 10. Choose the best answer.
A(n) microscope is an optical instrument that uses two
magnifying lenses and visible light to view an object. correct answer:
compound light
1/
7
, 11. 11. Match the words with the descriptions.
the use of microorganisms and other living systems to help make
products such as drugs and vaccines
an educated guess that must be testable with an experiment
2/
7
