Exam (elaborations)
Test Bank for Fundamentals of Microbiology 12th Edition by Jeffrey C. Pommerville | Latest Guide
Test Bank for Fundamentals of Microbiology 12th Edition by Jeffrey C. Pommerville | Latest Guide
[Show more]
Connected book
Book Title:
Author(s):
- Edition:
- ISBN:
- Edition:
1 review
By: quintiar • 1 year ago
By: Studylab • 1 year ago
Thank you for your review !! Best of luck with your academics.
Content preview
Med C, Test Bank: Fundamentals of Microbiology 12th Edition, Jeffrey C. Pommerville
Chapter 1
Multiple Choice
1. Who was one of the early natural philosophers who coined the name “cella” for the
empty cork spaces that became the word we use today, “cells”?
A. Robert Hooke
B. Zacharias Janssen
C. Francesco Stalluti
D. Giovanni Faber
Ans: A
2. Leeuwenhoek made lenses that allowed him to magnify objects more than 200X.
However, he failed to promote scientific inquiry because:
A. he didn't share his drawings with other scientists.
B. he didn't reveal how he ground the lenses and no one else was doing it that well.
C. he limited his research to pond water
D. it was only a hobby and he didn't live very long
Ans: B
Med C File
, 3. Leeuwenhoek was the first person to:
A. see viruses.
B. use a microscope.
C. describe bacteria.
D. suggest animalcules caused disease.
Ans: C
4. Francesco Redi is famous for performing one of the first experiments over the debate
regarding spontaneous generation. What was his experiment?
A. He boiled some mutton gravy and sealed the tops with corks.
B. He covered some jars of meat with gauze and left others open. The covered jars did not
develop maggots, the uncovered ones did.
C. He showed that mice will appear with damp rags and rice.
D. He boiled broth for longer periods of time and sealed the tops with melted glass.
Ans: B
5.did not attempt to prove or refute the idea of spontaneous generation.
A. Francesco Redi
B. Robert Koch
C. Lazzaro Spallanzani
D. Louis Pasteur
Ans: B
Med C File
, 6. Which one of the following would be consistent with the idea of spontaneous
generation?
A. Microorganisms may be cultivated on solid laboratory media.
B. Insects are important in the transmission of disease.
C. Sick people give rise to microorganisms in their body.
D. Disinfection is essential to prevent the spread of microorganisms.
Ans: C
7. Spallanzani’s experiments showed that:
A. viruses were transmitted by water.
B. spontaneous generation occurs.
C. miasma was the cause of disease.
D. experiments can be modified to test a hypothesis.
Ans: D
Page: 8
8. Which pair of scientists were antagonists during the same period of history?
A. Pasteur and Ehrlich
B. Koch and Leeuwenhoek
C. Spallanzani and Needham
D. Pasteur and Snow
Ans: C
9. Semmelweis showed that the transmission of disease could be interrupted by:
A. killing disease-carrying mosquitoes.
B. disinfecting water supplies.
C. pasteurizing milk.
D. washing hands in chlorine water.
Med C File
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Studylab. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $19.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
63950 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 15 years now
Recently viewed by you
Exam (elaborations) ·
LML4810 OCTOBER NOVEMBER PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE 1 November 2024.
Exam (elaborations) ·
BEST REVIEW NUR 2392 Multidimensional Care II MDC1 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024/2025 CORRECT
Exam (elaborations) ·
Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect DCF Question and answers already passed 2024
Exam (elaborations) ·
PORTAGE BIOD 121 ESSENTIALS IN NUTRITION 2021 – FINAL EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWER | LATEST UPDATE
Exam (elaborations) ·
ATSC 231 Exam 1 Intro and Aviation Weather Service Program Question and answers already passed
Exam (elaborations) ·
Power Engineering 2A1 | 104 Complete Questions and Answers 100% Verified | Latest Update 2024
Exam (elaborations) ·
WGU D127 - Mathematics for Elementary Educators III questions fully solved & updated 2025
Exam (elaborations) ·
Jamf 100 Exam Study Questions and Answers with Complete Verified Solutions Graded A 2024
