Test bank for Talaro’s Foundations in Microbiology 11th Edition By Barry Chess

Test bank for
Talaro’s Foundations
in Microbiology 11th
Edition By Barry
Chess - Test bank
and Solutions
Manual



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,Student name:__________
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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