BIO250

Question 1 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 The best defense against arboviruses is . Select one: a. prophylactic rifampin b. vaccination c. vector control d. prompt treatment with acyclovir Question 2 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 Meningitis can be caused by a number of microbes, and the causative organism is often identified by microscopic observation of the cerebrospinal fluid. Identify the mismatch in the following list oforganisms and the description of the microscopic obse...

Question 1 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 Each of the following is inoculation of normal biota to a newborn except . Select one: a. All of the choices are correct. b. contact with hospital staff c. the birth process through the birth canal d. breastfeeding e. bottle feeding Question 2 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 Resident biota are found in/on the . Select one: a. All of the choices are correct. b. large intestine c. mouth d. nasal passages e. skin Straighterline BIO250...

Question 1 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 The movement of substances from higher to lower concentration across a semipermeable membrane via a specific protein carrier but without energy expenditure is called . Select one: a. facilitated diffusion b. active transport c. diffusion d. endocytosis e. osmosis Question 2 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 An organism that cannot grow without oxygen is a/an . Select one: a. facultative anaerobe b. obligate anaerobe c. aerobe d. oblig...

Question 1 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 The incidence of deaths from communicable disease is in the United States compared to the entire world. Select one: a. less b. greater c. about the same Question 2 Correct 4.17 points out of 4.17 Using microbes to detoxify a site contaminated with heavy metals is an example of . Select one: a. immunology b. bioremediation c. epidemiology d. decomposition e. biotechnology Straighterline BIO250 Microbiology Graded Exam 1 (New Version...

Question 1 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Which of the following does not indicate microbe involvement in energy and nutrient flow? Select one: a. Formation of greenhouse gases, CO 2 and methane b. Digestion of complex carbohydrates in animal diets c. Decomposition of dead matter and wastes d. Thermal hot springs warmed by heat from earth's interior Question 2 Correct 4.00 points out of 4.00 Which of the following is NOT a recent discovery that has had a huge impact on the under...