BIOS 242 Week 1 Quiz: MCQs & Short Answer
1. Question : (TCO 1) Why are microorganisms so important to our
ecosystems?
Student Answer:
They enrich soil.
They degrade wastes.
They support life.
None of the above
All of the above
Instructor Chapter 1, Introduction page
Explanation:
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 2. Question : (TCO 1) The scientific method consists of four basic steps.
Which option below shows the correct sequence of events?
Student Answer:
Observe results, Generate hypothesis, Ask a question based
upon observations, Conduct experiment
Conduct experiment, Ask a question based upon
observations, Generate hypothesis, Observe results
Generate hypothesis, Conduct experiment, Observe results,
Ask a question based upon observations
Ask a question based upon observations, Generate
hypothesis, Conduct experiment, Observe results
None of the above orders are correct.
Instructor Chapter 1, The Golden Age of Microbiology section
Explanation:
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 3. Question : (TCO 1) Which of the following is a practical application of the
use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae?
, BIOS 242 Week 1 Quiz: MCQs & Short Answer
Student Answer:
To distill water
To make yogurt
To make beer
To make flat bread
To treat yeast infections
Instructor Chapter 1, The Early Years of Microbiology section
Explanation:
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 4. Question : (TCO 1) Which of the following statement(s) is true of yeasts?
Student Answer:
They have cell walls.
They reproduce by budding.
They are used to make breads.
They are used to make wine and brew beer.
All of the above
Instructor Chapter 1, The Early Years of Microbiology section
Explanation:
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 5. Question : (TCO 2) Which of the following is NOT an example of an
archaea?
Student Answer:
An organism isolated from the Dead Sea
An organism producing methane in ocean sediments
An organism found in deep-sea hydrothermal vents
1. Question : (TCO 1) Why are microorganisms so important to our
ecosystems?
Student Answer:
They enrich soil.
They degrade wastes.
They support life.
None of the above
All of the above
Instructor Chapter 1, Introduction page
Explanation:
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 2. Question : (TCO 1) The scientific method consists of four basic steps.
Which option below shows the correct sequence of events?
Student Answer:
Observe results, Generate hypothesis, Ask a question based
upon observations, Conduct experiment
Conduct experiment, Ask a question based upon
observations, Generate hypothesis, Observe results
Generate hypothesis, Conduct experiment, Observe results,
Ask a question based upon observations
Ask a question based upon observations, Generate
hypothesis, Conduct experiment, Observe results
None of the above orders are correct.
Instructor Chapter 1, The Golden Age of Microbiology section
Explanation:
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 3. Question : (TCO 1) Which of the following is a practical application of the
use of Saccharomyces cerevisiae?
, BIOS 242 Week 1 Quiz: MCQs & Short Answer
Student Answer:
To distill water
To make yogurt
To make beer
To make flat bread
To treat yeast infections
Instructor Chapter 1, The Early Years of Microbiology section
Explanation:
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 4. Question : (TCO 1) Which of the following statement(s) is true of yeasts?
Student Answer:
They have cell walls.
They reproduce by budding.
They are used to make breads.
They are used to make wine and brew beer.
All of the above
Instructor Chapter 1, The Early Years of Microbiology section
Explanation:
Points Received: 2 of 2
Comments:
Question 5. Question : (TCO 2) Which of the following is NOT an example of an
archaea?
Student Answer:
An organism isolated from the Dead Sea
An organism producing methane in ocean sediments
An organism found in deep-sea hydrothermal vents
