1. When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms the process is called
A. bioremediation.
B. genetic engineering.
C. epidemiology.
D. immunology.
E. taxonomy.
ASM Objective: 04.05 Cell genomes can be manipulated to alter cell function.
ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow
Bloom's Level: 01. Remember
Learning Objective: 01.04 Explain the ways that humans manipulate organisms for their own uses.
Section: 01.03
Topic: Biotechnology
Topic: Genetics
2. Which of the following is not considered a microorganism?
A. mosquito
B. protozoan
C. bacterium
D. virus
E. fungus
ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast
diversity of microorganisms.
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
Bloom's Level: 01. Remember
Learning Objective: 01.01 List the various types of microorganisms.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Microbial World
1-1
,Chapter 01 - Microbes: An Introduction
3. All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that
A. cause human disease.
B. lack a cell nucleus.
C. are infectious particles.
D. are too small to be seen with the unaided eye.
E. can only be found growing in laboratories.
ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast
diversity of microorganisms.
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
Bloom's Level: 01. Remember
Learning Objective: 01.01 List the various types of microorganisms.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Microbial World
4. Which activity is an example of biotechnology?
A. bacteria in the soil secreting an antibiotic to kill competitors
B. a microbiologist using the microscope to study bacteria
C. Egyptians using moldy bread on wounds
D. Eschericia coli producing human insulin
E. public health officials monitoring diseases in a community
ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Bloom's Level: 01. Remember
Learning Objective: 01.04 Explain the ways that humans manipulate organisms for their own uses.
Section: 01.03
Topic: Biotechnology
5. Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed
A. bacteria.
B. viruses.
C. parasites.
D. microorganisms.
E. None of the choices is correct.
ASM Objective: 01.02 Mutations and horizontal gene transfer, along with the immense variety of microenvironments, have resulted in a vast
diversity of microorganisms.
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
Bloom's Level: 01. Remember
Learning Objective: 01.01 List the various types of microorganisms.
Section: 01.01
Topic: Microbial World
1-2
, Chapter 01 - Microbes: An Introduction
1-3
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