,Chapter 01: Microbes Shape Our History
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
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1. Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of microorganisms?
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a. nitrogen fixation fk c. synthesis of vitamins 1a fk
b. production of fermented foods d. causative agents ofdisease
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ANS: D f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1a Describe how we define a microbe, and explain why the definition is a challenge.MS
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C: Reme
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2. A microbe that is 50 nm in size would most likely be
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a. fungi. c. virus.
b. E. coli. fk d. algae.
ANS: C f k DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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3. Based on the figure shown, the type of organism indicated with an arrowcould be a
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a. virus. c. macroscopic fungi. 1a
b. bacteria. d. largeameba.
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ANS: B f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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on and how they differ.
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4. Based on the figure, the type of organism shown is a(n)
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, a. virus. c. archaea.
b. bacteria. d. eukaryote.
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ANS: D f k DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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on and how they differ.
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5. Which of the following demonstrates correct scientific notation of a bacterial organism?
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a. Staphylococcus Epidermidis c. Staphylococcus epidermidis fk f k
b. Staphylococcus epidermidis d. Staphylococcus Epidermidis fk fk
ANS: C f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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on and how they differ.
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6. Which key characteristic differentiates a prokaryote from a eukaryote?
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a. the absence of proteinsfk fk fk
b. the presence of DNA fk fk fk
c. the absence of membrane-bound organelles
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d. the presence of a cell wall
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ANS: C f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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mon and how they differ.
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7. Which of the following methods for classifying life forms can best be used to distinguish between twoc
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lose
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ly related rod-shaped bacterial organisms, Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli?
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a. physical characteristics c. DNA sequence comparison
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b. method of reproduction fkd. environmental habitat
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ANS: C f k DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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on and how they differ.
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8. Which of the following is always classified as a eukaryote?
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a. papillomavirus c. Escherichia coli f k
b. methanogen d. yeast
ANS: D fk DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
, OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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mmon and how they differ.
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9. Which of the following has been usedas a tool for gene therapy?
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a. viruses c. protozoa
b. archaea d. fungi f k
ANS: A f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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mon and how they differ.
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10. Which of the following would you not expect to find in the human digestive tract?
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a. archaea c. bacteria
b. algae d. intestinal viruses f k fk
ANS: B f k DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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mmon and how they differ.
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11. Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic drugs that function by inhibiting an important cellular structure or p rocess of a n
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organism that is causing an infection. Which of the following would not be affected byan antibiotic that targe ts c
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ellular metabolic enzymes?
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a. Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria c. ameba f k f k
b. Herpes virus fk d. bread mold f k fk
ANS: B f k DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1c Define viruses, and explain howthey relateto living cells.MS C: Anal y
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zing
12. Which scientist is credited with constructing the first microscope?
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a. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek fk c. Robert Hooke
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b. Catherine ofSiena d. Louis Pasteur
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ANS: C f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.2 fk
OBJ: 1.2a Explain how microbial diseases have changed human history. MSC: R
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13. Which of the following was an unexpected benefit ofthe bubonic plague?
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a. There was no benefit to the bubonic plague.
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b. The population of Europe experienced a baby boom.
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c. It resulted in a better understanding of aseptic practices and how to prevent the spread ofi
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d. The population decline enabled the cultural advancement of the Renaissance.
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ANS: D f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.2 fk
OBJ: 1.2a Explain how microbial diseases have changed human history. MSC:
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Understanding
14. Which of the following organisms would you NOT be able to see using Robert Hooke’s microscope?
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a. vinegar eels fk c. mold filaments fk
b. dust mites fk d. Mycobacterium tuberculosis f k
ANS: D fk DIF: Moderate REF: 1.2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
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1. Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of microorganisms?
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a. nitrogen fixation fk c. synthesis of vitamins 1a fk
b. production of fermented foods d. causative agents ofdisease
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ANS: D f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1a Describe how we define a microbe, and explain why the definition is a challenge.MS
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C: Reme
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mbering
2. A microbe that is 50 nm in size would most likely be
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a. fungi. c. virus.
b. E. coli. fk d. algae.
ANS: C f k DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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on and how they differ.
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3. Based on the figure shown, the type of organism indicated with an arrowcould be a
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a. virus. c. macroscopic fungi. 1a
b. bacteria. d. largeameba.
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ANS: B f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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e thre e domains have in comm fk fk fk fk fk fk
on and how they differ.
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4. Based on the figure, the type of organism shown is a(n)
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, a. virus. c. archaea.
b. bacteria. d. eukaryote.
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ANS: D f k DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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e thre e domains have in comm fk fk fk fk fk fk
on and how they differ.
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5. Which of the following demonstrates correct scientific notation of a bacterial organism?
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a. Staphylococcus Epidermidis c. Staphylococcus epidermidis fk f k
b. Staphylococcus epidermidis d. Staphylococcus Epidermidis fk fk
ANS: C f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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on and how they differ.
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6. Which key characteristic differentiates a prokaryote from a eukaryote?
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a. the absence of proteinsfk fk fk
b. the presence of DNA fk fk fk
c. the absence of membrane-bound organelles
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d. the presence of a cell wall
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ANS: C f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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e thre e domains have in com fk fk fk fk fk fk
mon and how they differ.
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7. Which of the following methods for classifying life forms can best be used to distinguish between twoc
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lose
f
ly related rod-shaped bacterial organisms, Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli?
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a. physical characteristics c. DNA sequence comparison
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b. method of reproduction fkd. environmental habitat
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ANS: C f k DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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on and how they differ.
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8. Which of the following is always classified as a eukaryote?
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a. papillomavirus c. Escherichia coli f k
b. methanogen d. yeast
ANS: D fk DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
, OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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e thr ee domains have in co fk fk fk fk fk fk
mmon and how they differ.
fk fk MSC: Understanding
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9. Which of the following has been usedas a tool for gene therapy?
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a. viruses c. protozoa
b. archaea d. fungi f k
ANS: A f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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e thre e domains have in com fk fk fk fk fk fk
mon and how they differ.
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10. Which of the following would you not expect to find in the human digestive tract?
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a. archaea c. bacteria
b. algae d. intestinal viruses f k fk
ANS: B f k DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain whatth
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e thr ee domains have in co fk fk fk fk fk fk
mmon and how they differ.
fk fk MSC: Understanding
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11. Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic drugs that function by inhibiting an important cellular structure or p rocess of a n
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organism that is causing an infection. Which of the following would not be affected byan antibiotic that targe ts c
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ellular metabolic enzymes?
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a. Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria c. ameba f k f k
b. Herpes virus fk d. bread mold f k fk
ANS: B f k DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 fk
OBJ: 1.1c Define viruses, and explain howthey relateto living cells.MS C: Anal y
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zing
12. Which scientist is credited with constructing the first microscope?
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a. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek fk c. Robert Hooke
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b. Catherine ofSiena d. Louis Pasteur
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ANS: C f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.2 fk
OBJ: 1.2a Explain how microbial diseases have changed human history. MSC: R
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emembering
13. Which of the following was an unexpected benefit ofthe bubonic plague?
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a. There was no benefit to the bubonic plague.
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b. The population of Europe experienced a baby boom.
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c. It resulted in a better understanding of aseptic practices and how to prevent the spread ofi
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d. The population decline enabled the cultural advancement of the Renaissance.
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ANS: D f k DIF: Easy REF: 1.2 fk
OBJ: 1.2a Explain how microbial diseases have changed human history. MSC:
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Understanding
14. Which of the following organisms would you NOT be able to see using Robert Hooke’s microscope?
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a. vinegar eels fk c. mold filaments fk
b. dust mites fk d. Mycobacterium tuberculosis f k
ANS: D fk DIF: Moderate REF: 1.2
