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WGU D311 Microbiology Practice
Assessment Test 2026 | Verified Questions
& Answers | Student-Approved Real
Exam Prep Series
Which class of cells most often contain extrachromosomal DNA found
in plasmids? -- Verified--Solution----Prokaryotic
What is the significance of the molecule that makes up the bilayer
formed in the plasma membrane of most bacterial and eukaryotic cells? -
Verified--Solution----Phospholipids help maintain hydrophobic and
hydrophilic environments.
Which microorganisms produce dermatophytes that can cause skin
infections, such as athlete's foot and ringworm? -- Verified--Solution---
Fungi
Which microorganisms can produce human pathogens that spread via
microsporidia? -- Verified--Solution----Fungi
Why are archaea considered prokaryotic organisms? -- Verified-
Solution----Their cells do not contain a nucleus.
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Why is MRSA more pathogenic than other strains of Staphylococcus
aureus? -- Verified--Solution----MRSA has increased antibiotic
resistance.
A patient recently had an outpatient surgical procedure. After a few days
at home, they noticed swelling and redness at their incision site. How
would this infection be classified? -- Verified--Solution----Iatrogenic
Which viral virulence factor requires adjustments to the influenza
vaccine annually? -- Verified--Solution----Antigenic variation
Which pair of enzymes are produced by some bacteria that causes the
clotting of blood to protect the bacteria in the bloodstream, then a
digestion of the clots to allow the bacteria to spread? -- Verified-
Solution----Coagulase and kinase
How does coinfection of a single cell by multiple strains of a virus
increase it's pathogenicity? -- Verified--Solution----Coinfection provides
the opportunity for an antigenic shift.
Canned food is heated and sealed in sterile containers to provide a longer
shelf life and prevent spoilage. Improper canning results in the growth of
microorganisms, which may result in food containers that swell and
explode.
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WGU D311 Microbiology Practice
Assessment Test 2026 | Verified Questions
& Answers | Student-Approved Real
Exam Prep Series
Which class of cells most often contain extrachromosomal DNA found
in plasmids? -- Verified--Solution----Prokaryotic
What is the significance of the molecule that makes up the bilayer
formed in the plasma membrane of most bacterial and eukaryotic cells? -
Verified--Solution----Phospholipids help maintain hydrophobic and
hydrophilic environments.
Which microorganisms produce dermatophytes that can cause skin
infections, such as athlete's foot and ringworm? -- Verified--Solution---
Fungi
Which microorganisms can produce human pathogens that spread via
microsporidia? -- Verified--Solution----Fungi
Why are archaea considered prokaryotic organisms? -- Verified-
Solution----Their cells do not contain a nucleus.
x
x
x
, 2|Page
Why is MRSA more pathogenic than other strains of Staphylococcus
aureus? -- Verified--Solution----MRSA has increased antibiotic
resistance.
A patient recently had an outpatient surgical procedure. After a few days
at home, they noticed swelling and redness at their incision site. How
would this infection be classified? -- Verified--Solution----Iatrogenic
Which viral virulence factor requires adjustments to the influenza
vaccine annually? -- Verified--Solution----Antigenic variation
Which pair of enzymes are produced by some bacteria that causes the
clotting of blood to protect the bacteria in the bloodstream, then a
digestion of the clots to allow the bacteria to spread? -- Verified-
Solution----Coagulase and kinase
How does coinfection of a single cell by multiple strains of a virus
increase it's pathogenicity? -- Verified--Solution----Coinfection provides
the opportunity for an antigenic shift.
Canned food is heated and sealed in sterile containers to provide a longer
shelf life and prevent spoilage. Improper canning results in the growth of
microorganisms, which may result in food containers that swell and
explode.
x
x
x
