TEST BANK FOR BAILEY AND SCOTTS DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY, 12TH EDITION: FORBES

Forbes: Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, 12th Edition Test Bank Chapter 1: Microbial Taxonomy MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Taxonomy can be described as a. a consistent means to classify, name, and identify organisms. b. the common language in science that minimizes confusion about names. c. the naming system that allows scientific attention to center on more important issues and phenomena. d. playing a central role in providing accurate and timely diagnosis of infectious diseases. e. All of the above are true. ANS: E All choices given are true statements regarding the definition and the role of the science of taxonomy. REF: Text Reference: p. 2 OBJ: Level: Knowledge 2. The most basic taxonomic group that can be defined as a collection of bacterial strains that share many common physiologic and genetic features is a. genus. b. species. c. class. d. kingdom. e. order. ANS: B Bacteria are classified into the same species based on physiologic and genetic similarities as well as their differences from bacteria in other species. REF: Text Reference: p. 2 OBJ: Level: Knowledge 3. Colonial morphology, color, and smell would belong to a microorganism's group of a. genotypic characteristics. b. taxonomic characteristics. c. phenotypic characteristics.