Test bank for
Talaro’s Foundations
in Microbiology 11th
Edition By Barry
Chess - Test bank
and Solutions
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1) The scientific field called __________ is involved in the identification, classification, and
naming of organisms.
Question Details
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 __________.
Question Details
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
__________.
Question Details
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
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4) Microorganisms composed only of hereditary material wrapped in a protein covering are
referred to as __________.
Question Details
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.
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
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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Question Details
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.
Question Details
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
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A) decomposers.
B) prokaryotes.
C) pathogens.
D) eukaryotes.
E) fermenters.
Question Details
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
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A) bioremediation.
B) genetic engineering.
C) epidemiology.
D) immunology.
E) taxonomy.
Question Details
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
Question Details
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
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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 antibiotic to kill competitors.
B) A microbiologist uses a microscope to study bacteria.
C) Humans use yeast to make beer and wine.
D) Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes tuberculosis in the lungs.
E) Public health officials monitor diseases in a community.
Question Details
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Learning Outcome : Discuss the ways microorganisms can be used to create solutions for environmental
ASM Topic : Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
ASM Objective : 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
Topic : Food Microbiology
Bloom's : 03. Apply
Section : 01.03
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