Question 1

The formal system for classifying and naming organisms was developed by

Accepted Answer

A) Robert Koch. 
B) Ignaz Semmelweis. 
C) Aristotle. 
D) Carolus Linnaeus. 
E) Louis Pasteur. 
A) Robert Koch. 
B) Ignaz Semmelweis. 
C) Aristotle. 
D) Carolus Linnaeus. 
E) Louis Pasteur. D

Question 2

Biogenesis refers to the

Accepted Answer

A) spontaneous generation of organisms from nonliving matter. 
B) development of life forms from preexisting life forms. 
C) development of aseptic technique. 
D) germ theory of disease. 
A) spontaneous generation of organisms from nonliving matter. 
B) development of life forms from preexisting life forms. 
C) development of aseptic technique. 
D) germ theory of disease. B

Question 3

In the name Staphylococcus aureus,aureus is the

Accepted Answer

A) genus. 
B) domain name. 
C) species. 
D) kingdom. 
E) family name. 
A) genus. 
B) domain name. 
C) species. 
D) kingdom. 
E) family name. C

Question 4

Which physician is first associated with vaccination?

Accepted Answer

A) Ehrlich 
B) Jenner 
C) Lister 
D) Koch 
E) Escherich 
A) Ehrlich 
B) Jenner 
C) Lister 
D) Koch 
E) Escherich

Question 5

The first antibiotic was discovered by Paul Ehrlich.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The major food producers for other living organisms is/are

Accepted Answer

A) higher plants. 
B) cyanobacteria. 
C) algae. 
D) higher plants and algae. 
E) higher plants,cyanobacteria,and algae. 
A) higher plants. 
B) cyanobacteria. 
C) algae. 
D) higher plants and algae. 
E) higher plants,cyanobacteria,and algae.

Question 7

Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first microbiologist to use a microscope to examine environmental samples for the presence of microorganisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All cells possess a cell wall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Who is credited with first observing cells?

Accepted Answer

A) Robert Hooke 
B) Anton van Leeuwenhoek 
C) Robert Koch 
D) Louis Pasteur 
E) Carolus Linnaeus 
A) Robert Hooke 
B) Anton van Leeuwenhoek 
C) Robert Koch 
D) Louis Pasteur 
E) Carolus Linnaeus

Question 10

Microorganisms are beneficial to humans in all of the following ways EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) marine and freshwater organisms form the basis of the food web. 
B) soil microorganisms break down matter. 
C) some microorganisms live symbiotically with plants and transform nitrogen gas into organic compounds. 
D) Pseudomonas,molds and other microorganisms break down lettuce and strawberries at refrigeration temperatures. 
E) Fermenting microorganisms produce yogurt and sauerkraut from milk and cabbage. 
A) marine and freshwater organisms form the basis of the food web. 
B) soil microorganisms break down matter. 
C) some microorganisms live symbiotically with plants and transform nitrogen gas into organic compounds. 
D) Pseudomonas,molds and other microorganisms break down lettuce and strawberries at refrigeration temperatures. 
E) Fermenting microorganisms produce yogurt and sauerkraut from milk and cabbage.

Question 11

Microorganisms are essential to our life.Each of the following is an example of a beneficial function of microorganisms EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) alternative fuel production. 
B) bioremediation. 
C) gene therapy. 
D) agriculture. 
E) increased number of illnesses. 
A) alternative fuel production. 
B) bioremediation. 
C) gene therapy. 
D) agriculture. 
E) increased number of illnesses.

Question 12

Which of the following findings was essential for Edward Jenner's vaccination process?

Accepted Answer

A) Exposure to a milder disease form may produce immunity. 
B) A weakened microorganism will not cause disease. 
C) Someone who recovers from a disease will not acquire that disease again. 
D) Disease is caused by viruses. 
E) Pathogenic microorganisms infect all humans and animals in the same manner. 
A) Exposure to a milder disease form may produce immunity. 
B) A weakened microorganism will not cause disease. 
C) Someone who recovers from a disease will not acquire that disease again. 
D) Disease is caused by viruses. 
E) Pathogenic microorganisms infect all humans and animals in the same manner.

Question 13

Microorganisms are involved in each of the following processes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) infection. 
B) decomposition of organic material. 
C) O₂ production. 
D) food production. 
E) smog production. 
A) infection. 
B) decomposition of organic material. 
C) O₂ production. 
D) food production. 
E) smog production.

Question 14

All of the following are true concerning emerging infectious diseases EXCEPT

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A) they always involve sporadic cases in endemic areas. 
B) they include newly described infectious agents. 
C) known pathogens develop evolutionary changes. 
D) known diseases spread to new regions or populations. 
E) they result from human exposure to a pathogen due to ecological changes. 
A) they always involve sporadic cases in endemic areas. 
B) they include newly described infectious agents. 
C) known pathogens develop evolutionary changes. 
D) known diseases spread to new regions or populations. 
E) they result from human exposure to a pathogen due to ecological changes.

Question 15

Explain the concept of the formation and maintenance of the human microbiome and discuss the effect of the microbiome on transient microbiota and potential pathogens.

Accepted Answer

The human microbiome refers to the colle

Question 16

Protozoan motility structures include

Accepted Answer

A) cilia. 
B) flagella. 
C) pseudopods. 
D) cilia and pseudopods only. 
E) cilia,flagella,and pseudopods. 
A) cilia. 
B) flagella. 
C) pseudopods. 
D) cilia and pseudopods only. 
E) cilia,flagella,and pseudopods.

Question 17

Robert Koch identified the cause of

Accepted Answer

A) smallpox. 
B) anthrax. 
C) diphtheria. 
D) AIDS. 
E) rabies. 
A) smallpox. 
B) anthrax. 
C) diphtheria. 
D) AIDS. 
E) rabies.

Question 18

A system of classification grouping organisms into 3 domains based on the cellular organization of organisms was devised by

Accepted Answer

A) Carolus Linnaeus. 
B) Anton van Leewenhoek. 
C) Carl Woese. 
D) Louis Pasteur. 
E) Robert Koch. 
A) Carolus Linnaeus. 
B) Anton van Leewenhoek. 
C) Carl Woese. 
D) Louis Pasteur. 
E) Robert Koch.

Question 19

Penicillin was discovered by accident by

Accepted Answer

A) Alexander Fleming. 
B) Paul Ehrlich. 
C) Edward Jenner. 
D) Robert Koch. 
E) Joseph Lister. 
A) Alexander Fleming. 
B) Paul Ehrlich. 
C) Edward Jenner. 
D) Robert Koch. 
E) Joseph Lister.

Question 20

Who challenged the idea of spontaneous generation with the concept of biogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A) Louis Pasteur 
B) Rudolf Virchow 
C) Anton van Leewenhoek 
D) John Needham 
E) Francesco Redi 
A) Louis Pasteur 
B) Rudolf Virchow 
C) Anton van Leewenhoek 
D) John Needham 
E) Francesco Redi

Exam 1: The Microbial World and You

The formal system for classifying and naming organisms was developed by

Biogenesis refers to the

In the name Staphylococcus aureus,aureus is the

Which physician is first associated with vaccination?

The first antibiotic was discovered by Paul Ehrlich.

The major food producers for other living organisms is/are

Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first microbiologist to use a microscope to examine environmental samples for the presence of microorganisms.

All cells possess a cell wall.

Who is credited with first observing cells?

Microorganisms are beneficial to humans in all of the following ways EXCEPT

Microorganisms are essential to our life.Each of the following is an example of a beneficial function of microorganisms EXCEPT

Which of the following findings was essential for Edward Jenner's vaccination process?

Microorganisms are involved in each of the following processes EXCEPT

All of the following are true concerning emerging infectious diseases EXCEPT

Explain the concept of the formation and maintenance of the human microbiome and discuss the effect of the microbiome on transient microbiota and potential pathogens.

Protozoan motility structures include

Robert Koch identified the cause of

A system of classification grouping organisms into 3 domains based on the cellular organization of organisms was devised by

Penicillin was discovered by accident by

Who challenged the idea of spontaneous generation with the concept of biogenesis?

Chemical Principles

Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope

Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic

Microbial Metabolism

Microbial Growth

The Control of Microbial Growth

Microbial Genetics

Biotechnology and Dna Technology

Classification of Microorganisms

The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea

The Eukaryotes: Fungi, algae, protozoa, and Helminths

Viruses,viroids,and Prions

Principles of Disease and Epidemiology

Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity

Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host

Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host

Practical Applications of Immunology

Disorders Associated With the Immune System

Antimicrobial Drugs

Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes

Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System

Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System

Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System

Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

Environmental Microbiology

Applied and Industrial Microbiology

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