Question 1

Which of the following is not a process in the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A)  belief in a preconceived idea
B)  formulate a hypothesis
C)  systematic observation
D)  laboratory experimentation
E)  development of a theoryF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

When a the results of an experiment support a hypothesis, the hypothesis can now be considered a theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A scientist studying helminths is working with bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The scientist(s)  that proposed assigning organisms to one of three domains is(are)

Accepted Answer

A)  Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur.
B)  Antonie van Leeuwenhoek.
C)  Carl Woese and George Fox.
D)  Robert Whittaker.
E)  Francesco Redi.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 5

A scientist collects grass clippings to find the source of an outbreak of tularemia is an example of working in the field of

Accepted Answer

A)  food microbiology.
B)  epidemiology.
C)  agricultural microbiology.
D)  genetic engineering.
E)  biotechnology.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 6

All of the following contribute to the rise of emerging diseases, except

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A)  the decrease in drug-resistant bacteria.
B)  human encroachment on wild habitats.
C)  changes in agricultural practices.
D)  populations are more mobile.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The most common infectious cause of death worldwide is

Accepted Answer

A)  HIV/AIDS.
B)  stroke.
C)  heart disease.
D)  cancer.
E)  malaria.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 8

_____ is the area of biology that states that living things undergo gradual structural and functional changes over long periods of time.

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The answer of _____ is the area of biology that...

Question 9

All of the following are correct about prokaryotes, except

Accepted Answer

A)  they are smaller than eukaryotes.
B)  they lack a nucleus.
C)  they are less complex than eukaryotes.
D)  they have organelles.
E)  they are found nearly everywhere.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

It has been over 25 years since a new infectious disease has emerged in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bacteria and fungi are important in bioremediation.These decomposers are also called ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  strict aerobes
B)  strict anaerobes
C)  saprobes
D)  predators
E)  parasitesF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following branches of Microbiology is utilized in diagnosing or treating someone who has broken out in hives and is experiencing respiratory distress due to an exposure to a microbial toxin?

Accepted Answer

A)  agricultural Microbiology
B)  epidemiology
C)  biotechnology
D)  immunology
E)  industrial MicrobiologyF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

All of the following pertain to photosynthesis, except

Accepted Answer

A)  it occurs only in members of the kingdom Plantae.
B)  carbon dioxide is converted to organic material.
C)  it contributes to the oxygen content in the atmosphere.
D)  it is fueled by light.
E)  it is important to each ecosystem's flow of energy and food.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 14

_____ are the group of microorganisms composed only of hereditary material wrapped in a protein covering.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are the group of microorganisms composed...

Question 15

Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Living things ordinarily too small to be...

Question 16

Cyanide is a chemical used to dissolve gold and is harmful to the environment and organisms living there.A couple of biochemists came up with the idea of using the bacteria in the genus Pseudomonas to break down the cyanide used by a gold mining company.Which term refers to this use of bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  bioremediation
B)  immunoextraction
C)  decomposition
D)  bioextraction
E)  biosynthesisF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are called

Accepted Answer

A)  decomposers.
B)  prokaryotes.
C)  pathogens.
D)  eukaryotes.
E)  fermenters.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 18

The Dutch merchant who made and used quality magnifying lenses to see and record microorganisms was

Accepted Answer

A)  Francesco Redi.
B)  Antonie van Leeuwenhoek.
C)  Louis Pasteur.
D)  Joseph Lister.
E)  Robert Koch.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

Koch's postulates are criteria used to establish that

Accepted Answer

A)  microbes are found on dust particles.
B)  a specific microbe is the cause of a specific disease.
C)  life-forms can only arise from preexisting life-forms.
D)  a specific microbe should be classified in a specific kingdom.
E)  microbes can be used to clean up toxic spills.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following are not considered microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  mosquitoes
B)  protozoa
C)  bacteria
D)  viruses
E)  fungiF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Exam 1: The Main Themes of Microbiology

Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed ____.

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A scientist studying helminths is working with bacteria.

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The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are called

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_____ are the group of microorganisms composed only of hereditary material wrapped in a protein covering.

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All of the following contribute to the rise of emerging diseases, except

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All of the following pertain to photosynthesis, except

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The Dutch merchant who made and used quality magnifying lenses to see and record microorganisms was

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Which of the following are not considered microorganisms?

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A scientist collects grass clippings to find the source of an outbreak of tularemia is an example of working in the field of

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The most common infectious cause of death worldwide is

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All of the following are correct about prokaryotes, except

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_____ is the area of biology that states that living things undergo gradual structural and functional changes over long periods of time.

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The scientist(s) that proposed assigning organisms to one of three domains is(are)

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Koch's postulates are criteria used to establish that

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Which of the following is not a process in the scientific method?

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Bacteria and fungi are important in bioremediation.These decomposers are also called ___.

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When a the results of an experiment support a hypothesis, the hypothesis can now be considered a theory.

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Which of the following branches of Microbiology is utilized in diagnosing or treating someone who has broken out in hives and is experiencing respiratory distress due to an exposure to a microbial toxin?

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It has been over 25 years since a new infectious disease has emerged in the world.

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Cyanide is a chemical used to dissolve gold and is harmful to the environment and organisms living there.A couple of biochemists came up with the idea of using the bacteria in the genus Pseudomonas to break down the cyanide used by a gold mining company.Which term refers to this use of bacteria?

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