Question 1

Viruses are not classified in any of Whittaker's five kingdoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A scientific theory,like the theory of evolution,is just our best guess at explaining a scientific phenomenon,but a theory cannot be considered fact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All of the following are lipids except

Accepted Answer

A) cholesterol. 
B) starch. 
C) phospholipid. 
D) wax. 
E) triglyceride. 
A) cholesterol. 
B) starch. 
C) phospholipid. 
D) wax. 
E) triglyceride.

Question 4

Characteristics shared by all cells include

Accepted Answer

A) a membrane serving as a cell boundary. 
B) the possession of genetic information. 
C) the presence of cellular fluid. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) a membrane serving as a cell boundary. 
B) the possession of genetic information. 
C) the presence of cellular fluid. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 5

Taxonomy does not involve

Accepted Answer

A) nomenclature. 
B) classification. 
C) taxa. 
D) identification. 
E) common name. 
A) nomenclature. 
B) classification. 
C) taxa. 
D) identification. 
E) common name.

Question 6

The lipid group that serves as energy storage molecules is

Accepted Answer

A) prostaglandins. 
B) waxes. 
C) phospholipids. 
D) steroids. 
E) triglycerides. 
A) prostaglandins. 
B) waxes. 
C) phospholipids. 
D) steroids. 
E) triglycerides.

Question 7

All microorganisms are considered pathogens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms,the process is called

Accepted Answer

A) bioremediation. 
B) genetic engineering. 
C) epidemiology. 
D) immunology. 
E) taxonomy. 
A) bioremediation. 
B) genetic engineering. 
C) epidemiology. 
D) immunology. 
E) taxonomy.

Question 9

One distinguishing characteristic of the archaebacteria is that they live in extreme environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Once an organism is assigned to a particular taxonomic hierarchy,it is permanent and cannot be revised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The surgeon who advocated using disinfectants on hands and in the air prior to surgery was

Accepted Answer

A) Joseph Lister. 
B) Ignaz Semmelweis. 
C) Robert Koch. 
D) Louis Pasteur. 
E) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. 
A) Joseph Lister. 
B) Ignaz Semmelweis. 
C) Robert Koch. 
D) Louis Pasteur. 
E) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek.

Question 12

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
  Ms. Smith is a 29-year-old patient at the outpatient psychiatric clinic. While completing her assessment you notice her hands are red, raw, and bleeding. She explains that she washes all her clothes in bleach, and uses the chemical to clean her hands several times a day. She expresses the need to rid herself of all germs. While detailing her plan of care, you inform her of the importance of bacteria to the health and well-being of not only humans but our planet as well.
-Scientists today utilize microorganisms to break down toxic chemicals in our environment.The decomposition of pollutants by microbes is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) genetic engineering. 
B) bioremediation. 
C) restriction analysis. 
D) biogenesis. 
A) genetic engineering. 
B) bioremediation. 
C) restriction analysis. 
D) biogenesis.

Question 13

The study of evolutionary relationships among organisms is called

Accepted Answer

A) biotechnology. 
B) genetics. 
C) recombinant DNA. 
D) phylogeny. 
E) taxonomy. 
A) biotechnology. 
B) genetics. 
C) recombinant DNA. 
D) phylogeny. 
E) taxonomy.

Question 14

The Dutch merchant who made and used quality magnifying lenses to see and record microorganisms was

Accepted Answer

A) Francesco Redi. 
B) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. 
C) Louis Pasteur. 
D) Joseph Lister. 
E) Robert Koch. 
A) Francesco Redi. 
B) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek. 
C) Louis Pasteur. 
D) Joseph Lister. 
E) Robert Koch.

Question 15

You are trying to identify a chemical that consists of adenine,ribose,and three phosphates.What is this chemical?

Accepted Answer

A) DNA 
B) RNA 
C) ATP 
D) phospholipid 
A) DNA 
B) RNA 
C) ATP 
D) phospholipid

Question 16

Which scientist showed that anthrax was caused by the bacterium,Bacillus anthracis?

Accepted Answer

A) Joseph Lister 
B) Ignaz Semmelweis 
C) Robert Koch 
D) Louis Pasteur 
E) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek 
A) Joseph Lister 
B) Ignaz Semmelweis 
C) Robert Koch 
D) Louis Pasteur 
E) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Question 17

Which is not true about enzymes?

Accepted Answer

A) found in all cells 
B) are catalysts 
C) participate in the cell's chemical reactions 
D) can be denaturated by heat and other agents 
E) have high-energy bonds between phosphates 
A) found in all cells 
B) are catalysts 
C) participate in the cell's chemical reactions 
D) can be denaturated by heat and other agents 
E) have high-energy bonds between phosphates

Question 18

When assigning a scientific name to an organism,

Accepted Answer

A) the species name is capitalized. 
B) the species name is placed first. 
C) the species name can be abbreviated. 
D) both genus and species names are capitalized. 
E) both genus and species names are italicized or underlined. 
A) the species name is capitalized. 
B) the species name is placed first. 
C) the species name can be abbreviated. 
D) both genus and species names are capitalized. 
E) both genus and species names are italicized or underlined.

Question 19

The purine___ always binds with the pyrimidine__ in DNA and RNA.

Accepted Answer

A) guanine,cytosine 
B) cytosine,guanine 
C) adenine,guanine 
D) thymine,guanine 
A) guanine,cytosine 
B) cytosine,guanine 
C) adenine,guanine 
D) thymine,guanine

Question 20

The most important outcome of polypeptide intrachain bonding and folding is the unique shape of the protein.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks

Viruses are not classified in any of Whittaker's five kingdoms.

A scientific theory,like the theory of evolution,is just our best guess at explaining a scientific phenomenon,but a theory cannot be considered fact.

All of the following are lipids except

Characteristics shared by all cells include

Taxonomy does not involve

The lipid group that serves as energy storage molecules is

All microorganisms are considered pathogens.

When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms,the process is called

One distinguishing characteristic of the archaebacteria is that they live in extreme environments.

Once an organism is assigned to a particular taxonomic hierarchy,it is permanent and cannot be revised.

The surgeon who advocated using disinfectants on hands and in the air prior to surgery was

The study of evolutionary relationships among organisms is called

The Dutch merchant who made and used quality magnifying lenses to see and record microorganisms was

You are trying to identify a chemical that consists of adenine,ribose,and three phosphates.What is this chemical?

Which scientist showed that anthrax was caused by the bacterium,Bacillus anthracis?

Which is not true about enzymes?

When assigning a scientific name to an organism,

The purine___ always binds with the pyrimidine__ in DNA and RNA.

The most important outcome of polypeptide intrachain bonding and folding is the unique shape of the protein.

Tools of the Laboratory: Methods for the Culturing and Microscopic Analysis

Bacteria and Archaea

Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms

Viral Structure and Life Cycles

Microbial Nutrition and Growth

Microbial Metabolism

Microbial Genetics and Genetic Engineering

Physical and Chemical Control of Microbes

Antimicrobial Treatment

Interactions Between Microbes and Humans

Host Defenses I: Overview and Nonspecific Defenses

Host Defenses II: Specific Immunity and Immunization

Disorders in Immunity

Diagnosing Infections

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Skin and Eyes

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Nervous System

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory Systems

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract

Infectious Diseases Affecting the Genitourinary System

One Health: The Interconnected Health of the Environment, humans, and Other Animals

Filters

The purine_ always binds with the pyrimidine in DNA and RNA.