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By John W. Foster; Zarrintaj Aliabadi; Joan L. Slonczewski
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Chapter 1 - 27 Complete
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,Chapter 01: Microbes Shape Our History
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MULTIPLE CHOICE q
1. Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of microorganisms?
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a. nitrogen fixation c. synthesis of vitamins
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b. production of fermented foods d. causative agents of disease
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ANS: D qDIF: Easy REF: 1.1 q
OBJ: 1.1a Describe how we define a microbe, and explain why the definition is a challenge.
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MSC: Remembering
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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.
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ANS: C qDIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 q
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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the three domains have in common and how they differ.
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3. Based on the figure shown, the type of organism indicated with an arrow could be a
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ANS: B qDIF: Easy REF: 1.1 q
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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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.
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ANS: D q DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 q
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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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
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b. Staphylococcus epidermidis d. Staphylococcus Epidermidis
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ANS: C q DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 q
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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6. Which key characteristic differentiates a prokaryote from a eukaryote?
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a. the absence of proteins
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b. the presence of DNA
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c. the absence of membrane-bound organelles
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d. the presence of a cell wall
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OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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7. Which of the following methods for classifying life forms can best be used to distinguish between
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a. physical characteristics q c. DNA sequence comparison q q
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ANS: C q DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 q
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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8. Which of the following is always classified as a eukaryote?
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a. papillomavirus c. Escherichia coli q
b. methanogen d. yeast
ANS: D q DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1
, OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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9. Which of the following has been used as a tool for gene therapy?
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a. viruses c. protozoa
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ANS: A qDIF: Easy REF: 1.1 q
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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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
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OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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11. Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic drugs that function by inhibiting an important cellular structure
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a. Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria c. ameba q q
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OBJ: 1.1c Define viruses, and explain how they relate to living cells.
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MSC: Analyzing
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12. Which scientist is credited with constructing the first microscope?
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a. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek c. Robert Hooke
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b. Catherine of Siena d. Louis Pasteur
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ANS: C qDIF: Easy REF: 1.2 q
OBJ: 1.2a Explain how microbial diseases have changed human
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13. Which of the following was an unexpected benefit of 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
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spread ofinfection.
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d. The population decline enabled the cultural advancement of the Renaissance.
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ANS: D qDIF: Easy REF: 1.2 q
OBJ: 1.2a Explain how microbial diseases have changed human
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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 c. mold filaments
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ANS: D q DIF: Moderate REF: 1.2
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2nd Edition
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By John W. Foster; Zarrintaj Aliabadi; Joan L. Slonczewski
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Chapter 1 - 27 Complete
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,Chapter 01: Microbes Shape Our History
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MULTIPLE CHOICE q
1. Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of microorganisms?
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a. nitrogen fixation c. synthesis of vitamins
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b. production of fermented foods d. causative agents of disease
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ANS: D qDIF: Easy REF: 1.1 q
OBJ: 1.1a Describe how we define a microbe, and explain why the definition is a challenge.
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MSC: Remembering
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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.
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ANS: C qDIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 q
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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the three domains have in common and how they differ.
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3. Based on the figure shown, the type of organism indicated with an arrow could be a
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a. virus. c. macroscopic fungi. q
b. bacteria. d. large ameba.
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ANS: B qDIF: Easy REF: 1.1 q
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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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.
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ANS: D q DIF: Moderate REF: 1.1 q
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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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
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ANS: C q DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 q
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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6. Which key characteristic differentiates a prokaryote from a eukaryote?
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a. the absence of proteins
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c. the absence of membrane-bound organelles
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d. the presence of a cell wall
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ANS: C q DIF: Easy REF: 1.1 q
OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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7. Which of the following methods for classifying life forms can best be used to distinguish between
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a. physical characteristics q c. DNA sequence comparison q q
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OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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8. Which of the following is always classified as a eukaryote?
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9. Which of the following has been used as a tool for gene therapy?
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a. viruses c. protozoa
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OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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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
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OBJ: 1.1b Describe the three major domains of life: Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya. Explain what
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the three domains have in common and how they differ.
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11. Antibiotics are chemotherapeutic drugs that function by inhibiting an important cellular structure
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a. Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria c. ameba q q
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OBJ: 1.1c Define viruses, and explain how they relate to living cells.
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MSC: Analyzing
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12. Which scientist is credited with constructing the first microscope?
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b. Catherine of Siena d. Louis Pasteur
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ANS: C qDIF: Easy REF: 1.2 q
OBJ: 1.2a Explain how microbial diseases have changed human
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13. Which of the following was an unexpected benefit of the bubonic plague?
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spread ofinfection.
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ANS: D qDIF: Easy REF: 1.2 q
OBJ: 1.2a Explain how microbial diseases have changed human
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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 c. mold filaments
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