Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach, 3e (Cowan)
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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 mm
C) epidemiology
D) immunology
E) taxonomy
Answer: B mm
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Topic: Microbial Roles; Basics of Genetic
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Engineering Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow
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ASM Objective: mm 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 mm
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Topic: Taxonomy of Microorganisms
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Bloom's: 01. Remember
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ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
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ASM Objective: mm01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety
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of microenvironments, 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 mm mm
, 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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C) Egyptians using moldy bread on wounds
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D) Escherichia coli producing human insulin mm mm mm mm
E) Public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
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Answer: D mm
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Topic: Basics of Genetic
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Understand
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ASM Topic: mmModule 06 Impact of Microorganisms
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ASM Objective:mm 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 mm
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Organization Bloom's:
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ASM Objective:mm 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety
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of microenvironments, 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
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A) decomposers
B) prokaryotes
C) pathogens
D) eukaryotes
E) fermenters
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