Question 1

The more closely related two organisms are,

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A) the less they look alike. 
B) the more similar the nucleic acid sequence. 
C) the less similar the nucleic acid sequence. 
D) the more they are phenotypically similar. 
E) the more similar the nucleic acid sequence AND the more they are phenotypically similar. 
A) the less they look alike. 
B) the more similar the nucleic acid sequence. 
C) the less similar the nucleic acid sequence. 
D) the more they are phenotypically similar. 
E) the more similar the nucleic acid sequence AND the more they are phenotypically similar.

Question 2

The name Lactococcus (Streptococcus)lactis

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A) indicates that the subgenus is Streptococcus. 
B) indicates that the family is Lactococcus. 
C) indicates that Streptococcus is the old genus name. 
D) indicates that Lactococcus is the old class name. 
A) indicates that the subgenus is Streptococcus. 
B) indicates that the family is Lactococcus. 
C) indicates that Streptococcus is the old genus name. 
D) indicates that Lactococcus is the old class name.

Question 3

The three domain classification scheme uses

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A) order,phylum,class. 
B) plants,animals,bacteria. 
C) Protista,Prokaryotae,Fungi. 
D) Archaea,Bacteria,Eukarya. 
A) order,phylum,class. 
B) plants,animals,bacteria. 
C) Protista,Prokaryotae,Fungi. 
D) Archaea,Bacteria,Eukarya.

Question 4

Which of the rRNA molecules has proven the most useful in taxonomy/identification?

Accepted Answer

A) 5S 
B) 16S 
C) 23S 
D) 80S 
A) 5S 
B) 16S 
C) 23S 
D) 80S

Question 5

Phenotypically identical bacteria

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A) look the same. 
B) are genetically exactly the same. 
C) may be told apart by DNA sequence analysis. 
D) may not be told apart by any means. 
E) look the same AND may be told apart by DNA sequence analysis. 
A) look the same. 
B) are genetically exactly the same. 
C) may be told apart by DNA sequence analysis. 
D) may not be told apart by any means. 
E) look the same AND may be told apart by DNA sequence analysis.

Question 6

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is one of the few species of bacteria that

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A) are encapsulated. 
B) stain Gram-negative. 
C) are acid fast. 
D) stain Gram-positive. 
A) are encapsulated. 
B) stain Gram-negative. 
C) are acid fast. 
D) stain Gram-positive.

Question 7

Media that changes color as a result of the biochemical activity of growing bacteria

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A) usually contain a pH indicator in the media. 
B) usually contain blood. 
C) usually require the addition of various reagents before the color is evident. 
D) is due to a breakdown of a colorless reagent. 
A) usually contain a pH indicator in the media. 
B) usually contain blood. 
C) usually require the addition of various reagents before the color is evident. 
D) is due to a breakdown of a colorless reagent.

Question 8

Explain the difference between a biotype and a serotype.

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A) A biotype is the living type of microorganism identified,while the serotype is an individual's type of blood serum. 
B) A biotype is the type of biological environment a microbe will grow in,while the serotype is the type of blood serum that the microbe can grow in. 
C) A biotype is the particular phenotypic traits and characteristic structures of a biological microorganism,while the serotype is the list of molecules the microbe is able to make and secrete into the serum of an infected individual. 
D) A biotype is the biochemical profile of a particular microorganism,while the serotype is the difference in its surface structures/antigens that will lead to separate immune responses from an organism (characterized by presence of different antibodies in the individual's serum). 
A) A biotype is the living type of microorganism identified,while the serotype is an individual's type of blood serum. 
B) A biotype is the type of biological environment a microbe will grow in,while the serotype is the type of blood serum that the microbe can grow in. 
C) A biotype is the particular phenotypic traits and characteristic structures of a biological microorganism,while the serotype is the list of molecules the microbe is able to make and secrete into the serum of an infected individual. 
D) A biotype is the biochemical profile of a particular microorganism,while the serotype is the difference in its surface structures/antigens that will lead to separate immune responses from an organism (characterized by presence of different antibodies in the individual's serum).

Question 9

Phage typing

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A) is useful for determining eukaryotic cell types. 
B) is used to extract DNA from cells. 
C) is used to distinguish bacterial strains. 
D) is dependent on the type of eukaryotic cell. 
E) is used to distinguish bacterial strains AND is dependent on the type of eukaryotic cell. 
A) is useful for determining eukaryotic cell types. 
B) is used to extract DNA from cells. 
C) is used to distinguish bacterial strains. 
D) is dependent on the type of eukaryotic cell. 
E) is used to distinguish bacterial strains AND is dependent on the type of eukaryotic cell.

Question 10

In higher organisms,successful mating can occur between members of the same

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A) genus. 
B) species. 
C) class. 
D) order. 
A) genus. 
B) species. 
C) class. 
D) order.

Question 11

From most general to most specific,which is the correct order?

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A) Phylum,class,kingdom,order,family,genus,species 
B) Kingdom,phylum,class,order,family,genus,species 
C) Kingdom,phylum,family,class,order,genus,species 
D) Kingdom,order,family,genus,phylum,class,species 
A) Phylum,class,kingdom,order,family,genus,species 
B) Kingdom,phylum,class,order,family,genus,species 
C) Kingdom,phylum,family,class,order,genus,species 
D) Kingdom,order,family,genus,phylum,class,species

Question 12

Sequencing of rRNA is useful for

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A) determining evolutionary relationships. 
B) determining protein sequences. 
C) identification of unknown bacteria. 
D) serological relationships. 
E) determining evolutionary relationships AND identification of unknown bacteria. 
A) determining evolutionary relationships. 
B) determining protein sequences. 
C) identification of unknown bacteria. 
D) serological relationships. 
E) determining evolutionary relationships AND identification of unknown bacteria.

Question 13

Size and shape may allow one to differentiate between a bacterium,fungus,or protozoan.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Very often clinically relevant information may be obtained by examining

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A) a wet mount. 
B) the size and shape of the organism. 
C) the sequence of proteins. 
D) the transformation ability. 
E) a wet mount AND the size and shape of the organism. 
A) a wet mount. 
B) the size and shape of the organism. 
C) the sequence of proteins. 
D) the transformation ability. 
E) a wet mount AND the size and shape of the organism.

The more closely related two organisms are,

The name Lactococcus (Streptococcus)lactis

The three domain classification scheme uses

Which of the rRNA molecules has proven the most useful in taxonomy/identification?

Phenotypically identical bacteria

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is one of the few species of bacteria that

Media that changes color as a result of the biochemical activity of growing bacteria

Explain the difference between a biotype and a serotype.

Phage typing

In higher organisms,successful mating can occur between members of the same

From most general to most specific,which is the correct order?

Sequencing of rRNA is useful for

Size and shape may allow one to differentiate between a bacterium,fungus,or protozoan.

Very often clinically relevant information may be obtained by examining

Humans and the Microbial World

The Molecules of Life

Microscopy and Cell Structure

Dynamics of Prokaryotic Growth

Control of Microbial Growth

Metabolism: Fueling Cell Growth

The Blueprint of Life, From DNA to Protein

Bacterial Genetics

Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA

The Diversity of Prokaryotic Organisms

The Eukaryotic Members of the Microbial World

Viruses, Viroids, and Prions

The Innate Immune Response

The Adaptive Immune Response

Host-Microbe Interactions

Immunologic Disorders

Applications of Immune Responses

Epidemiology

Antimicrobial Medications

Respiratory System Infections

Skin Infections

Wound Infections

Digestive System Infections

Genitourinary Tract Infections

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Exam 10: Identification and Classification of Prokaryotic Organisms

The more closely related two organisms are,

The name Lactococcus (Streptococcus)lactis

The three domain classification scheme uses

Which of the rRNA molecules has proven the most useful in taxonomy/identification?

Phenotypically identical bacteria

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is one of the few species of bacteria that

Media that changes color as a result of the biochemical activity of growing bacteria

Explain the difference between a biotype and a serotype.

Phage typing

In higher organisms,successful mating can occur between members of the same

From most general to most specific,which is the correct order?

Sequencing of rRNA is useful for

Size and shape may allow one to differentiate between a bacterium,fungus,or protozoan.

Very often clinically relevant information may be obtained by examining

Humans and the Microbial World

The Molecules of Life

Microscopy and Cell Structure

Dynamics of Prokaryotic Growth

Control of Microbial Growth

Metabolism: Fueling Cell Growth

The Blueprint of Life, From DNA to Protein

Bacterial Genetics

Biotechnology and Recombinant DNA

The Diversity of Prokaryotic Organisms

The Eukaryotic Members of the Microbial World

Viruses, Viroids, and Prions

The Innate Immune Response

The Adaptive Immune Response

Host-Microbe Interactions

Immunologic Disorders

Applications of Immune Responses

Epidemiology

Antimicrobial Medications

Respiratory System Infections

Skin Infections

Wound Infections

Digestive System Infections

Genitourinary Tract Infections

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