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Chapter 1 Introduction to Microbes and Their Building
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1) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called
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A) bioremediation
B) genetic engineering ff
C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy
Answer: B ff
Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic ff ff ff ff
EngineeringBloom's:
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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
Answer: A ff
Section: 01.01
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Topic: Taxonomy of ff ff
MicroorganismsBloom's: 01.
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Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety
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ofmicroenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
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3) All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that
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A) cause human disease ff ff
B) lack a cell nucleus ff ff ff
C) are infectious particles
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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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Answer: D ff
Section: 01.01
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Topic: Microbial Roles ff
Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety
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ofmicroenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
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ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
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5) Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed
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A) bacteria
B) viruses
C) parasites
D) microorganisms
E) prokaryotes
Answer: D ff
Section: 01.01
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Topic: Cellular
OrganizationBloom's:
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01. Remember ff
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety
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ofmicroenvironments, have resulted in a vast diversity of microorganisms.
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6) The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are called
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A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters
, 10) Using microbes to detoxify a site contaminated with heavy metals is an example of
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A) biotechnology
B) bioremediation
C) decomposition
D) immunology
E) epidemiology
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