1. The Main Themes of Microbiology
2. The Chemistry of Biology
3. Tools of the Laboratory: Methods of Studying Microorganisms
4. A Survey of
... [Show More] Prokaryotic Cells and Microorganisms
5. A Survey of Eukaryotic Cells and Microorganisms
6. An Introduction to Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
7. Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth
8. An Introduction to Microbial Metabolism: The Chemical Crossroads of Life
9. An Introduction to Microbial Genetics
10. Genetic Engineering: A Revolution in Molecular Biology
11. Physical and Chemical Agents for Microbial Control
12. Drugs, Microbes, Host–The Elements of Chemotherapy
13. Microbe-Human Interactions: Infection, Disease, and Epidemiology
14. An Introduction to Host Defenses and Innate Immunities
15. Adaptive, Specific Immunity and Immunization
16. Disorders in Immunity
17. Procedures for Identifying Pathogens and Diagnosing Infections
18. The Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Cocci of Medical Importance
19. The Gram-Positive Bacilli of Medical Importance
20. The Gram-Negative Bacilli of Medical Importance
21. Miscellaneous Bacterial Agents of Disease
22. The Fungi of Medical Importance
23. The Parasites of Medical Importance
24. Introduction to Viruses That Infect Humans: The DNA Viruses
25. The RNA Viruses That Infect Humans
26. Environmental Microbiology
27. Applied and Industrial Microbiology
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1) The scientific field called is involved in the identification, classification, and naming of organisms.
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Bloom's : 01. Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation ASM Topic : Module 01 Evolution
ASM Objective : 01.05 The evolutionary relatedness of organisms is best reflected in phylogenetic tre Topic : Taxonomy of Microorganisms
Section : 01.06
Learning Outcome : Define taxonomy and its supporting terms classification, nomenclature, and identif Gradable : automatic
2) The area of biology that states that living things undergo gradual structural and functional changes over long periods of time is referred to as .
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Bloom's : 01. Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation ASM Topic : Module 01 Evolution
ASM Objective : 01.05 The evolutionary relatedness of organisms is best reflected in phylogenetic tre Topic : Taxonomy of Microorganisms
Section : 01.07
Learning Outcome : Discuss the fundamentals of evolution, evidence used to verify evolutionary trends Gradable : automatic
3) Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed
.
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Bloom's : 01. Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
ASM Topic : Module 02 Structure and Function
ASM Objective : 02.01 The structure and function of microorganisms have been revealed by the use of m Section : 01.01
Learning Outcome : Define microbiology and microorganisms, and identify the major organisms included Topic : History of Microbiology
Gradable : automatic
4) Microorganisms composed only of hereditary material wrapped in a protein covering are referred to as _.
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Bloom's : 01. Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Section : 01.02
ASM Topic : Module 04 Information Flow
Learning Outcome : Describe the cellular makeup of microorganisms and their size range, and indicate Topic : General Viral Properties
ASM Objective : 04.04 The synthesis of viral genetic material and proteins is dependent on host cells Gradable : automatic
5) Specialized internal structures, called , are found in eukaryotes but not in prokaryotes.
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Bloom's : 01. Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Section : 01.02
Learning Outcome : Describe the basic characteristics of prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells and t ASM Topic : Module 02 Structure and Function
Topic : Cellular Organization
ASM Objective : 02.04 While microscopic eukaryotes (for example, fungi, protozoa, and algae) carry ou Activity Type : New
Gradable : automatic
6) Well-known diseases that are increasing in occurence are referred to as diseases.
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ASM Topic : Module 05 Systems
ASM Objective : 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, can interact with both human and nonhuman h Topic : Microbial Roles
Bloom's : 01. Remember Section : 01.04
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Learning Outcome : Define what is meant by emerging and reemerging diseases. Activity Type : New
Gradable : automatic
7) Disease-causing microorganisms are called
A) decomposers.
B) prokaryotes.
C) pathogens.
D) eukaryotes.
E) fermenters.
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Learning Outcome : Review the roles of microorganisms as parasites and pathogens that cause infection ASM Topic : Module 05 Systems
ASM Objective : 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, can interact with both human and nonhuman h Topic : Microbial Roles
Bloom's : 01. Remember Section : 01.04
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Gradable : automatic
8) The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are called
A) decomposers.
B) prokaryotes.
C) pathogens.
D) eukaryotes.
E) fermenters.
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ASM Topic : Module 05 Systems Topic : Microbial Roles
Bloom's : 01. Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Learning Outcome : State several ways that microbes are involved in the earth's ecosystems.
ASM Objective : 05.03 Microorganisms and their environment interact with and modify each other. Section : 01.02
Gradable : automatic
9) The microorganisms that do not have a nucleus in their cells are called
A) decomposers.
B) prokaryotes.
C) pathogens.
D) eukaryotes.
E) fermenters.
Question Details
Bloom's : 01. Remember Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Section : 01.02
Learning Outcome : Describe the basic characteristics of prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells and t ASM Topic : Module 02 Structure and Function
ASM Objective : 02.01 The structure and function of microorganisms have been revealed by the use of m Topic : Cellular Organization
Gradable : automatic
10) When humans manipulate the genes of microorganisms, the process is called
A) bioremediation.
B) genetic engineering.
C) epidemiology.
D) immunology.
E) taxonomy.
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Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
Learning Outcome : Name and define the primary areas included in microbiological studies. ASM Topic : Module 04 Information Flow
ASM Objective : 04.05 Cell genomes can be manipulated to alter cell function. Topic : Basics of Genetic Engineering
Bloom's : 02. Understand Section : 01.01
Gradable : automatic
11) Which of the following are not considered microorganisms?
A) Mosquitoes
B) Protozoa
C) Bacteria
D) Viruses
E) Fungi
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Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation Bloom's : 02. Understand
Section : 01.01
Learning Outcome : Define microbiology and microorganisms, and identify the major organisms included ASM Topic : Module 01 Evolution
ASM Objective : 01.05 The evolutionary relatedness of organisms is best reflected in phylogenetic tre Topic : Taxonomy of Microorganisms
Gradable : automatic
12) All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that
A) cause human disease.
B) lack a cell nucleus.
C) are infectious particles.
D) are too small to be seen with the unaided eye.
E) can only be found growing in laboratories.
Question Details
Accessibility : Keyboard Navigation
ASM Topic : Module 02 Structure and Function
ASM Objective : 02.01 The structure and function of microorganisms have been revealed by the use of m Bloom's : 02. Understand
Section : 01.01
Learning Outcome : Define microbiology and microorganisms, and identify the major organisms included Topic : Taxonomy of Microorganisms
Gradable : automatic
13) Which activity is an example of biotechnology?
A) Bacteria in the soil secrete an an [Show Less]