Chapter 1 A Brief History of Microbiology
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions
1) Antoni van Leeuwenhoek was the first person in history to
A) use a
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B) develop a taxonomic system.
C) view protozoa and bacteria.
D) disprove spontaneous generation.
E) prove the germ theory.
Answer: C
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2) The microbes commonly known as __________ are single-celled eukaryotes that are generally
motile.
A) archaea
B) bacteria
C) fungi
D) protozoa
E) viruses
Answer: D
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3) Which of the following statements about algae is FALSE?
A) The group includes seaweeds and kelps.
B) They are photosynthetic organisms.
C) They provide most of the oxygen on Earth.
D) They are important in the degradation of dead plants and animals.
E) They are a source of food for aquatic and marine animals.
Answer: D
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4) Microbes that can live in the presence or absence of oxygen are called
A) anaerobes.
B) facultative anaerobes.
C) obligate parasites.
D) archaea.
E) prokaryotes.
Answer: B
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Section: The Golden Age of Microbiology5) Which of the following scientists provided evidence in favor of the concept of spontaneous
generation?
A) Pasteur
B) Needham
C) Redi
D) Buchner
E) Spallanzani
Answer: B
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6) The microbial production of alcohol from sugar is known as
A) fermentation.
B) pasteurization.
C) metabolism.
D) abiogenesis.
E) antisepsis.
Answer: A
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7) Which of the following statements about fungi is FALSE?
A) Fungi are eukaryotes.
B) Molds form hyphae.
C) Fungi have a cell wall.
D) Fungi are photosynthetic.
E) Yeasts are unicellular.
Answer: D
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