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BIOLOGY 206 OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank- Chapter 7: Microbial Biochemistry 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 B....

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 12: Modern Applications of Microbial Genetics 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 defin...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 9: Microbial Growth 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 Standard: N/A 3. Which of the fo...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 9: Microbial Growth 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 Standard: N/A 3. Which of the fo...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 16: Disease and Epidemiology 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 Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 23 ...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 13: Control of Microbial Growth 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 perspective, aseptic t...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 1: An Invisible World Chapter 1: An Invisible World * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is true of the microbial world? A. All microbes are harmful. B. Humans could survive without microbes. C. Many microbes are helpful.* D. Most microbes are pathogenic. Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 23, 24 2. Which of the following is when humans first suspected the existence of microbes? A. during the Industrial Revolution B. in pr...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 7: Microbial Biochemistry 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 B. lipids C. nucl...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 2: How We See the Invisible World Chapter 2: How We See the Invisible World * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which term is used to refer to a wave’s rate of vibration? A. amplitude B. frequency* C. trough D. wavelength Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. On the figure, which letter represents a refracted ray of light? A. A B. B C. C D. D* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 3. On the electromagnetic spectrum, which type of wave h...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 15: Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity 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 sensati...