Question 1

Microorganisms characterized by the absence of a nucleus are called

Accepted Answer

A)  fungi. 
B)  pathogens. 
C)  eukaryotes. 
D)  prokaryotes. 
E)  viruses. 
A)  fungi. 
B)  pathogens. 
C)  eukaryotes. 
D)  prokaryotes. 
E)  viruses.

Question 2

Which of the following types of microbe was NOT observed by Leeuwenhoek?

Accepted Answer

A)  fungus 
B)  protozoan 
C)  prokaryote 
D)  alga 
E)  virus 
A)  fungus 
B)  protozoan 
C)  prokaryote 
D)  alga 
E)  virus

Question 3

Fermentation can occur in the absence of living cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Single-celled eukaryotes that feed on other organisms and have a cell wall are (algae/fungi/protozoa).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Single-celled eukaryotes that feed on other organisms...

Question 5

The (physiology/metabolism)of an organism is all the chemical reactions that take place in the organism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The (physiology/metabolism)of an organism is all the...

Question 6

Single-celled organisms known as diatoms have glasslike walls and are a type of algae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of protozoa?

Accepted Answer

A)  most exhibit asexual reproduction. 
B)  they are single-celled organisms. 
C)  they are eukaryotic organisms. 
D)  they are all photosynthetic. 
E)  they frequently possess cilia or flagella. 
A)  most exhibit asexual reproduction. 
B)  they are single-celled organisms. 
C)  they are eukaryotic organisms. 
D)  they are all photosynthetic. 
E)  they frequently possess cilia or flagella.

Question 8

The first true vaccine protected against disease caused by a(n)________ pathogen.

Accepted Answer

A)  bacterial 
B)  protozoal 
C)  fungal 
D)  viral 
E)  archaeal 
A)  bacterial 
B)  protozoal 
C)  fungal 
D)  viral 
E)  archaeal

Question 9

Inserting a gene from the hepatitis B virus into yeast so that the yeast produces a viral protein is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  etiology. 
B)  genetic engineering. 
C)  immunology. 
D)  microbial genetics. 
E)  gene therapy. 
A)  etiology. 
B)  genetic engineering. 
C)  immunology. 
D)  microbial genetics. 
E)  gene therapy.

Question 10

Robert Koch sought a "magic bullet" for the treatment of disease caused by bacteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Compare and contrast the three types of eukaryotic microbes.

Accepted Answer

The three types of eukaryotic microbes a

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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.

Microorganisms characterized by the absence of a nucleus are called

Which of the following types of microbe was NOT observed by Leeuwenhoek?

Fermentation can occur in the absence of living cells.

Single-celled eukaryotes that feed on other organisms and have a cell wall are (algae/fungi/protozoa).

The (physiology/metabolism)of an organism is all the chemical reactions that take place in the organism.

Single-celled organisms known as diatoms have glasslike walls and are a type of algae.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of protozoa?

The first true vaccine protected against disease caused by a(n)________ pathogen.

Inserting a gene from the hepatitis B virus into yeast so that the yeast produces a viral protein is an example of

Robert Koch sought a "magic bullet" for the treatment of disease caused by bacteria.

Compare and contrast the three types of eukaryotic microbes.

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

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

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Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment

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Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes

Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes

Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions

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Pathogenic Gram Positive Bacteria

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Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Spirochetes, and Vibrios

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Microorganisms characterized by the absence of a nucleus are called

Which of the following types of microbe was NOT observed by Leeuwenhoek?

Fermentation can occur in the absence of living cells.

Single-celled eukaryotes that feed on other organisms and have a cell wall are (algae/fungi/protozoa).

The (physiology/metabolism)of an organism is all the chemical reactions that take place in the organism.

Single-celled organisms known as diatoms have glasslike walls and are a type of algae.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of protozoa?

The first true vaccine protected against disease caused by a(n)________ pathogen.

Inserting a gene from the hepatitis B virus into yeast so that the yeast produces a viral protein is an example of

Robert Koch sought a "magic bullet" for the treatment of disease caused by bacteria.

Compare and contrast the three types of eukaryotic microbes.

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

The term for the use of microorganisms to restore damaged environments 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

Pathogenic Gram Positive Bacteria

Pathogenic Gram-Negative Cocci and Bacilli

Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Spirochetes, and Vibrios

Pathogenic Fungi

Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors

Pathogenic DNA Viruses

Pathogenic RNA Viruses

Applied and Environmental Microbiology

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