Question 1

Many microbes have evolved ways to detoxify reactive oxygen species so that they can safely use oxygen in their metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following methods do alkaliphiles use to survive in their environments?

Accepted Answer

A)  enrich their plasma membrane with acidic compounds to attract H+ ions to their cell surface 
B)  enrich their plasma membrane with basic compounds to attract OH- ions to their cell surface 
C)  build special monolayer plasma membranes 
D)  use proton pumps to export excess protons from the cytoplasm 
E)  use plasma membrane lipids that are highly branched and saturated 
A)  enrich their plasma membrane with acidic compounds to attract H+ ions to their cell surface 
B)  enrich their plasma membrane with basic compounds to attract OH- ions to their cell surface 
C)  build special monolayer plasma membranes 
D)  use proton pumps to export excess protons from the cytoplasm 
E)  use plasma membrane lipids that are highly branched and saturated

Question 3

The Simmons citrate test and triple sugar iron (TSI) media are common examples of slants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Microbes that primarily infect the lungs are likely to be classified as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  obligate anaerobe 
B)  obligate aerobe 
C)  aerotolerant anaerobe 
D)  microaerophile 
E)  facultative anaerobe 
A)  obligate anaerobe 
B)  obligate aerobe 
C)  aerotolerant anaerobe 
D)  microaerophile 
E)  facultative anaerobe

Question 5

Low- level disinfectants are sufficient to remove microbes from which of the following equipment tiers?

Accepted Answer

A)  semicritical 
B)  noncritical 
C)  nonessential 
D)  vital 
E)  non- vital 
A)  semicritical 
B)  noncritical 
C)  nonessential 
D)  vital 
E)  non- vital

Question 6

Which of the following methods would surgical staff use to disinfect surfaces in operating rooms?

Accepted Answer

A)  non- ionizing radiation 
B)  autoclaving 
C)  gamma ray radiation 
D)  x- ray radiation 
E)  ionizing radiation 
A)  non- ionizing radiation 
B)  autoclaving 
C)  gamma ray radiation 
D)  x- ray radiation 
E)  ionizing radiation

Many microbes have evolved ways to detoxify reactive oxygen species so that they can safely use oxygen in their metabolism.

Which of the following methods do alkaliphiles use to survive in their environments?

The Simmons citrate test and triple sugar iron (TSI) media are common examples of slants.

Microbes that primarily infect the lungs are likely to be classified as which of the following?

Low- level disinfectants are sufficient to remove microbes from which of the following equipment tiers?

Which of the following methods would surgical staff use to disinfect surfaces in operating rooms?

Introduction to Microbiology

Biochemistry Basics

Introduction to Prokaryotic Cells

Introduction to Eukaryotic Cells

Genetics

Viruses and Prions

Microbial Metabolism

Principles of Infectious Disease and Epidemiology

Host-Microbe Interactions and Pathogenesis

Innate Immunity

Adaptive Immunity

Immune System Disorders

Vaccines and Biotechnology-Based Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Antimicrobial Drugs

Respiratory System Infections

Skin and Eye Infections

Nervous System Infections

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Exam 7: Fundamentals of Microbial Growth

Many microbes have evolved ways to detoxify reactive oxygen species so that they can safely use oxygen in their metabolism.

Which of the following methods do alkaliphiles use to survive in their environments?

The Simmons citrate test and triple sugar iron (TSI) media are common examples of slants.

Microbes that primarily infect the lungs are likely to be classified as which of the following?

Low- level disinfectants are sufficient to remove microbes from which of the following equipment tiers?

Which of the following methods would surgical staff use to disinfect surfaces in operating rooms?

Introduction to Microbiology

Biochemistry Basics

Introduction to Prokaryotic Cells

Introduction to Eukaryotic Cells

Genetics

Viruses and Prions

Microbial Metabolism

Principles of Infectious Disease and Epidemiology

Host-Microbe Interactions and Pathogenesis

Innate Immunity

Adaptive Immunity

Immune System Disorders

Vaccines and Biotechnology-Based Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Antimicrobial Drugs

Respiratory System Infections

Skin and Eye Infections

Nervous System Infections

Digestive System Infections

Urinary and Reproductive System Infections

Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Infections

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