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MICROBIOLOGY EXAM WITH DETAILED
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Which genus includes the causative agent for malaria - --
ANSWERS___Plasmodium
Which protist is a concern because of its ability to
contaminate water supplies and cause diarrheal illness - --
ANSWERS___Giardia lamblia
A segmented worm has male and female reproductive organs
in each segment. Some use hooks to attach to the intestinal
wall. Which type of worm is this? - --ANSWERS___cestode
Mushrooms are a type of - --ANSWERS___basisiocarp
Which of the following is the most common cause of human
yeast infections - --ANSWERS___Candida albicans
Which of the following is an ascomycete fungus associated
with bat droppings that can cause a respiratory infection if
inhaled? - --ANSWERS___Histoplasma capsulatun
What is the function of the ciliate macronucleus - --
ANSWERS___The macronucleus derives from the
micronucleus. the macronucleus becomes polyploid, has
multiple sets of duplicate chromosomes and has a reduced set
of metabolic genes. Chromosomes in the macronucleus
, LATEST (2024-2025) CH 5 OPENSTAX
MICROBIOLOGY EXAM WITH DETAILED
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replicate repeatedly. And macronucleus reaches its polyploid
state and the two cells separate.
What is the best defense against tapeworm infection - --
ANSWERS___Not eating undercooked contaminated meat
Which genera of fungi are common dermatophytes (fungi that
cause skin infections) - --ANSWERS___(Ascomycetes)
Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton
What is a dikaryotic cell - --ANSWERS___Has two distinct
nuclei
What is the distinctive feature of diatoms - --ANSWERS___A
unique feature of diatom cells is that they are enclosed within
a cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide) called a
frustule.
Why are Algae not considered parasitic - --
ANSWERS___They're not typically pathogenic although
some produce toxins. Dinoflagellates, red tide
A fluke is classified within - --ANSWERS___Platyhelminths
MICROBIOLOGY EXAM WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS
Which genus includes the causative agent for malaria - --
ANSWERS___Plasmodium
Which protist is a concern because of its ability to
contaminate water supplies and cause diarrheal illness - --
ANSWERS___Giardia lamblia
A segmented worm has male and female reproductive organs
in each segment. Some use hooks to attach to the intestinal
wall. Which type of worm is this? - --ANSWERS___cestode
Mushrooms are a type of - --ANSWERS___basisiocarp
Which of the following is the most common cause of human
yeast infections - --ANSWERS___Candida albicans
Which of the following is an ascomycete fungus associated
with bat droppings that can cause a respiratory infection if
inhaled? - --ANSWERS___Histoplasma capsulatun
What is the function of the ciliate macronucleus - --
ANSWERS___The macronucleus derives from the
micronucleus. the macronucleus becomes polyploid, has
multiple sets of duplicate chromosomes and has a reduced set
of metabolic genes. Chromosomes in the macronucleus
, LATEST (2024-2025) CH 5 OPENSTAX
MICROBIOLOGY EXAM WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS
replicate repeatedly. And macronucleus reaches its polyploid
state and the two cells separate.
What is the best defense against tapeworm infection - --
ANSWERS___Not eating undercooked contaminated meat
Which genera of fungi are common dermatophytes (fungi that
cause skin infections) - --ANSWERS___(Ascomycetes)
Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton
What is a dikaryotic cell - --ANSWERS___Has two distinct
nuclei
What is the distinctive feature of diatoms - --ANSWERS___A
unique feature of diatom cells is that they are enclosed within
a cell wall made of silica (hydrated silicon dioxide) called a
frustule.
Why are Algae not considered parasitic - --
ANSWERS___They're not typically pathogenic although
some produce toxins. Dinoflagellates, red tide
A fluke is classified within - --ANSWERS___Platyhelminths
