Question 1

A(n) (photosynthetic/algae/plant) organism makes its own food using light energy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) (photosynthetic/algae/plant) organism makes its own food...

Question 2

Parasitic worms, even meters-long tapeworms, are studied in microbiology because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are parasites. 
B)  diagnosis usually involves microscopic examination of patient samples. 
C)  the Gram stain can be used to identify them. 
D)  Leeuwenhoek first discovered them. 
E)  no one else wants to study them. 
A)  they are parasites. 
B)  diagnosis usually involves microscopic examination of patient samples. 
C)  the Gram stain can be used to identify them. 
D)  Leeuwenhoek first discovered them. 
E)  no one else wants to study them.

Question 3

A (colony/habitat/biofilm) is a mixed population of microbes growing together on surfaces.

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The answer of A (colony/habitat/biofilm) is a mixed population of...

Question 4

The principle of disinfection to reduce HAIs (healthcare associated infections) among patients was initially introduced by

Accepted Answer

A)  L. Pasteur and R. Koch. 
B)  I. Semmelweis and J. Lister. 
C)  P. Erhlich and A. Fleming. 
D)  J. Snow and R. Koch. 
E)  E. Jenner and L. Pasteur. 
A)  L. Pasteur and R. Koch. 
B)  I. Semmelweis and J. Lister. 
C)  P. Erhlich and A. Fleming. 
D)  J. Snow and R. Koch. 
E)  E. Jenner and L. Pasteur.

Question 5

The work of (Needham/Redi/Spallanzani) using infusions in sealed vials provided strong evidence that spontaneous generation does not occur.

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The answer of The work of (Needham/Redi/Spallanzani) using infusions in...

Question 6

Which of the following are prokaryotes?

Accepted Answer

A)  algae 
B)  molds 
C)  protozoa 
D)  archaea 
E)  worms 
A)  algae 
B)  molds 
C)  protozoa 
D)  archaea 
E)  worms

Question 7

Joseph Lister reduced the incidence of wound infections in health care settings by using chlorinated lime water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek was the first person in history to

Accepted Answer

A)  use a magnifying glass. 
B)  develop a taxonomic system. 
C)  view microorganisms and record these observations. 
D)  disprove spontaneous generation. 
E)  use the germ theory of disease. 
A)  use a magnifying glass. 
B)  develop a taxonomic system. 
C)  view microorganisms and record these observations. 
D)  disprove spontaneous generation. 
E)  use the germ theory of disease.

Question 9

Explain how the discipline of biochemistry grew out of the science of microbiology.

Accepted Answer

Some of the first experiments in biochem

Question 10

The field of ________ is a thoroughly modern discipline that has led to new ways to treat infectious disease.

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A)  recombinant DNA technology 
B)  epidemiology 
C)  immunology 
D)  serology 
E)  biochemistry 
A)  recombinant DNA technology 
B)  epidemiology 
C)  immunology 
D)  serology 
E)  biochemistry

Question 11

Louis Pasteur is considered the Father of Microbiology because of the many carefully conducted experiments and observations he made with microbes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The microbes commonly known as ________ are single-celled eukaryotes that are generally motile.

Accepted Answer

A)  archaea 
B)  bacteria 
C)  fungi 
D)  protozoa 
E)  viruses 
A)  archaea 
B)  bacteria 
C)  fungi 
D)  protozoa 
E)  viruses

Question 13

A term synonymous with immunization, (vaccination/infection) is derived from the Latin name of the cowpox virus.

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The answer of A term synonymous with immunization, (vaccination/infection) is...

Question 14

The work of Eduard Buchner and the discovery of enzymes laid the foundations for the field of

Accepted Answer

A)  biochemistry. 
B)  epidemiology. 
C)  immunology. 
D)  mycology. 
E)  genetics. 
A)  biochemistry. 
B)  epidemiology. 
C)  immunology. 
D)  mycology. 
E)  genetics.

Question 15

The experiments conducted by John T. Needham using infusions were interpreted as supporting the theory of

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A)  antisepsis. 
B)  bioremediation. 
C)  spontaneous generation. 
D)  etiology. 
E)  chemotherapy. 
A)  antisepsis. 
B)  bioremediation. 
C)  spontaneous generation. 
D)  etiology. 
E)  chemotherapy.

Question 16

John Snow's research during a cholera outbreak in London laid the foundation for which of the following branches of microbiology?

Accepted Answer

A)  infection control only 
B)  epidemiology only 
C)  immunology only 
D)  both infection control and epidemiology 
E)  infection control, epidemiology, and immunology 
A)  infection control only 
B)  epidemiology only 
C)  immunology only 
D)  both infection control and epidemiology 
E)  infection control, epidemiology, and immunology

Question 17

The term for the use of microorganisms to restore damaged environments is

Accepted Answer

A)  epidemiology. 
B)  bioremediation. 
C)  chemotherapy. 
D)  serology. 
E)  ecology. 
A)  epidemiology. 
B)  bioremediation. 
C)  chemotherapy. 
D)  serology. 
E)  ecology.

Question 18

Gene therapy is a modern approach to preventing infectious disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the CORRECT order for the application of Koch's postulates?
I. Inoculate suspect agent into test subject and observe that subject develops disease of interest.
II. Isolate and culture suspect agent in the laboratory.
III. Find suspect agent is every case of disease of interest but not in healthy hosts.
IV. Recover and isolate suspect agent from test subject.

Accepted Answer

A)  III, I, IV, II 
B)  IV, I, III, II 
C)  I, II, III, IV 
D)  III, II, I, IV 
E)  IV, I, II, III 
A)  III, I, IV, II 
B)  IV, I, III, II 
C)  I, II, III, IV 
D)  III, II, I, IV 
E)  IV, I, II, III

Question 20

An explanation of observations and data supported by the experimental results of many scientists for many years is

Accepted Answer

A)  a theory. 
B)  a hypothesis. 
C)  scientific method. 
D)  popular opinion. 
E)  a control group. 
A)  a theory. 
B)  a hypothesis. 
C)  scientific method. 
D)  popular opinion. 
E)  a control group.

Exam 1: A Brief History of Microbiology

A(n) (photosynthetic/algae/plant) organism makes its own food using light energy.

Parasitic worms, even meters-long tapeworms, are studied in microbiology because

A (colony/habitat/biofilm) is a mixed population of microbes growing together on surfaces.

The principle of disinfection to reduce HAIs (healthcare associated infections) among patients was initially introduced by

The work of (Needham/Redi/Spallanzani) using infusions in sealed vials provided strong evidence that spontaneous generation does not occur.

Which of the following are prokaryotes?

Joseph Lister reduced the incidence of wound infections in health care settings by using chlorinated lime water.

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek was the first person in history to

Explain how the discipline of biochemistry grew out of the science of microbiology.

The field of ________ is a thoroughly modern discipline that has led to new ways to treat infectious disease.

Louis Pasteur is considered the Father of Microbiology because of the many carefully conducted experiments and observations he made with microbes.

The microbes commonly known as ________ are single-celled eukaryotes that are generally motile.

A term synonymous with immunization, (vaccination/infection) is derived from the Latin name of the cowpox virus.

The work of Eduard Buchner and the discovery of enzymes laid the foundations for the field of

The experiments conducted by John T. Needham using infusions were interpreted as supporting the theory of

John Snow's research during a cholera outbreak in London laid the foundation for which of the following branches of microbiology?

The term for the use of microorganisms to restore damaged environments is

Gene therapy is a modern approach to preventing infectious disease.

An explanation of observations and data supported by the experimental results of many scientists for many years is

The Chemistry of Microbiology

Cell Structure and Function

Microscopy, Staining, and Classification

Microbial Metabolism

Microbial Nutrition and Growth

Microbial Genetics

Recombinant DNA Technology

Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment

Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs

Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes

Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes

Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions

Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology

Innate Immunity

Adaptive Immunity

Immunization and Immune Testing

Immune Disorders

Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds

Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System and Eyes

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Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System

Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

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