Biol 2117 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam (elaborations) OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 9: Microb (BIOL2117) Chapter 9: Microbial Growth * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Bacteria most commonly reproduce using which of the following methods? A. binary fission* B. budding C. meiosis D. mitosis Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which structure separates new daughter cells in binary fission? A. the crescent B. the division septum* C. the FtsZ D. the spindle apparatus Difficulty: Easy ASM Standar...

Exam (elaborations) OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 13: Contr (BIOL2117) Chapter 13: Control of Microbial Growth * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is not an example of a fomite? A. catheter B. doorknob C. mosquitoes* D. towels Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 13, 14, 23 2. HEPA filters are required for which Biological Safety Level (BSL)? A. BSL 1 B. BSL 2 C. BSL 3 D. BSL 4* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 14, 37 3. From a clinical persp...

Exam (elaborations) OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 12: Moder (BIOL2117) Chapter 12: Modern Applications of Microbial Genetics * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is the definition of biotechnology? A. The alteration of DNA in a cell B. The use of living systems to benefit humankind* C. Using computers to synthesize biomolecules D. Using DNA for solving mathematical problems Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 26 2. Which of the following is the defini...

Exam (elaborations) OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 11: Mecha (BIOL2117) Chapter 11: Mechanisms of Microbial Genetics * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Gene expression includes which of the following? A. DNA replication B. replication, transcription, and translation C. transcription and translation* D. translation only Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. The central dogma describes which of the following? A. the process by which enzymes are modified after translati...

Exam (elaborations) OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 7: Microb (BIOL2117) Chapter 7: Microbial Biochemistry * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is the best definition of a macronutrient? A. a trace element B. a vitamin C. an organic molecule necessary for life D. the most abundant elements found in living cells* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Amino groups are an important component of which of the following macromolecules? A. carbohydrates ...

Exam (elaborations) OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 16: Disease and Epidemiology (BIOL2117) Chapter 16: Disease and Epidemiology * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which term refers to the study of the geographic distribution of disease and its transmission? A. epidemiology* B. etiology C. morbidology D. pathology Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 23 2. Which term refers to the study of the cause of disease? A. epidemiology B. etiology* C. morbidology D. pathology Di...

Exam (elaborations) OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 15: Micro (BIOL2117) Chapter 15: Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following would be considered a symptom? A. blood pressure reading of 150/90 mm Hg B. body ache and chills* C. fever of 39 C D. heart rate of 120 bpm Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which of the following would be considered a sign? A. blurry vision B. body ache and chills C. burning sensa...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 14 Antimicrobial Drugs

1. Which of the following refers to the termmetabolism? A. all the reactions in a cell or organism* B. all the reactions in a cell that break down molecules only C. all the reactions in a cell that build new molecules only D. all the reactions in a cell that decompose molecules only Difficulty:Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which of the following best describes anendergonic reaction? A. absorbs energy from the environment* B. is coupled with another reaction C. is involved in biosynthesis ...

Chapter 16: Disease and Epidemiology * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which term refers to the study of the geographic distribution of disease and its transmission? A. epidemiology* B. etiology C. morbidology D. pathology 2. Which term refers to the study of the cause of disease? A. epidemiology B. etiology* C. morbidology D. pathology 3. Tetanus, which is caused by Clostridium tetani, is an example of which type of disease?