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Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 3e (Cowan) Chapter
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d 1Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks
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1) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is
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C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy
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Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's:
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d 01.Remember ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow
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ASM Objective: 04.05 Cell genomes can be manipulated to alter cell function.
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2) Which of the following is not considered a microorganism?
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A) Mosquito
B) Protozoan
C) Bacterium
D) Virus
E) Fungus
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Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms Bloom's:
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with
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theimmense variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of
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3) All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that.
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D) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye
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E) can only be found growing in laboratories
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4) Which activity is an example of biotechnology?
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A) Bacteria in the soil secreting an antibiotic to kill competitors
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B) A microbiologist using the microscope to study bacteria
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D) Escherichia coli producing human insulin d d d d
E) Public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
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Topic: Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's:
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d 02.Understand ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of
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ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their
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5) Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are
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B) viruses
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D) microorganisms
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