MICROBIOLOGY CHAPTER 1 TEST BANK

1) Microorganisms are involved in each of the following processes EXCEPT A) Infection. B) Decomposition of organic material. C) O2 production. D) Food production. E) Smog production. E. Smog Production 2) Each of the following organisms would be considered microbe EXCEPT A) yeast. B) Protozoan. C) Bacterium. D) Mushroom. E) Virus. D. Mushroom 6 Ways to Show Appreciation for Your Child's Teacher 3) The term used to describe a disease-causing microorganism is A) Microbe. B) Bacterium. C) Virus. D) Pathogen. E) Infection. D. Pathogen 4) Common commercial benefits of microorganisms include synthesis of: A) Riboflavin. B) Acetone. C) Insulin. D) Aspirin. E) Riboflavin, acetone and insulin. E. Riboflavin, acetone and insulin 5) Commercial utilization of microbial products has become increasingly popular due to their environmentally friendly nature. Production of these products which are readily degraded and, thus, non-toxic typically utilizes A) Enzymes. B) Organic acids. C) Organic solvents. D) Soap. E) Alcohol. A. Enzymes