Test Bank for Talaro's Foundations in Microbiology, 12th Edition by Barry Chess and Kathleen Park Talaro | Chap 1 to 13
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Biology 121
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Biology 121
Test Bank for Talaro's Foundations in Microbiology, 12th Edition by Barry Chess and Kathleen Park Talaro | Chap 1 to 13 are included in this document however all chapters are given in bundle product.
CHAPTER 1- The Main Themes of Microbiology
CHAPTER 2- The Chemistry of Biology
CHAPTER 3- Tool...
The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are called
decomposers.
prokaryotes.
pathogens.
eukaryotes.
fermenters.
References
Multiple Choice Section: 01.02
,3. Award: 10.00 points
The microorganisms that do not have a nucleus in their cells are called
decomposers.
prokaryotes.
pathogens.
eukaryotes.
fermenters.
References
Multiple Choice Section: 01.02
4. Award: 10.00 points
When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called
bioremediation.
genetic engineering.
epidemiology.
immunology.
taxonomy.
References
Multiple Choice Section: 01.01 Section: 01.03
,5. Award: 10.00 points
Which of the following are not considered microorganisms?
Mosquitoes
Protozoa
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
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Multiple Choice Section: 01.01
6. Award: 10.00 points
All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that
cause human disease.
lack a cell nucleus.
are infectious particles.
are too small to be seen with the unaided eye.
can only be found growing in laboratories.
References
Multiple Choice Section: 01.01
, 7. Award: 10.00 points
Which activity is an example of biotechnology?
Bacteria in the soil secrete an antibiotic to kill competitors.
A microbiologist uses a microscope to study bacteria.
Humans use yeast to make beer and wine.
Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes tuberculosis in the lungs.
Public health officials monitor diseases in a community.
References
Multiple Choice Section: 01.03
8. Award: 10.00 points
Which of the following is a unique characteristic of viruses that distinguishes them from the other
major groups of microorganisms?
Viruses cause human disease
Viruses are composed of cells that lack nuclei
Viruses cannot be seen without an electron microscope
Viruses contain genetic material
Viruses lack ribosomes
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Multiple Choice Section: 01.02
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