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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Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic Engineering Bloom's:
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ASM Objective: 04.05 Cell genomes can be manipulated to alter cell function.
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C) Bacterium
D) Virus
E) Fungus
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Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms Bloom's:
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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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