BIOLOGY 206 OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 14: Antimicrobial Drugs

BIOLOGY 206 OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 14: Antimicrobial DrugsBIOLOGY 206 OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 14: Antimicrobial Drugs * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which was the first antimicrobial agent discovered to treat syphilis? A. chloramphenicol B. compound 606* C. penicillin D. sulfonamide Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 14, 23 2. Who is credited for first finding an antimicrobial agent? A. Paul Ehrlich* B. Alexander Fleming C. Edward Jenner D. Joseph Lister Difficulty: Moderate ASM Standard: 14 3. Who is credited for first finding a naturally occurring antimicrobial agent? A. Paul Ehrlich B. Alexander Fleming* C. Edward Jenner D. Joseph Lister Difficulty: Moderate ASM Standard: 14, 26 4. Alexander Fleming first observed a mold (now known as Penicillium notatum) that was able to inhibit which organism? A. Escherichia B. Listeria C. Staphylococcus* D. Streptococcus Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 14, 26 5. Which of the following is a semisynthetic antimicrobial agent? A. actinomycin B. ampicillin*