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MICROBIOLOGY FINAL JERSEY COLLEGE EXAM 2025
ACTUAL EXAM 3 VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C)
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM 830 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Staphylococcus aureus (remember that an organism's scientific
name can also be written with the genus name abbreviated—in
this case, S. aureus) is a bacterium, one of the groups of
microorganisms. Although the different groups of microorganisms
share some similarities, there are several important differences
that distinguish each group.
Drag each of the following statements to the appropriate bin to
indicate whether it is a characteristic of bacteria, archaea, fungi,
or viruses.
Bacteria .......ANSWER......-Have cell walls that contain
peptidoglycan
-Derive nutrition from organic or inorganic sources or conduct
photosynthesis
Staphylococcus aureus (remember that an organism's scientific
name can also be written with the genus name abbreviated—in
this case, S. aureus) is a bacterium, one of the groups of
microorganisms. Although the different groups of microorganisms
share some similarities, there are several important differences
that distinguish each group.
Drag each of the following statements to the appropriate bin to
indicate whether it is a characteristic of bacteria, archaea, fungi,
or viruses.
Archaea .......ANSWER......-Not typically associated with human
disease
-Found in extreme environments
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Staphylococcus aureus (remember that an organism's scientific
name can also be written with the genus name abbreviated—in
this case, S. aureus) is a bacterium, one of the groups of
microorganisms. Although the different groups of microorganisms
share some similarities, there are several important differences
that distinguish each group.
Drag each of the following statements to the appropriate bin to
indicate whether it is a characteristic of bacteria, archaea, fungi,
or viruses.
Fungi .......ANSWER......-Eukaryotic
-Can be unicellular or multicellular
Staphylococcus aureus (remember that an organism's scientific
name can also be written with the genus name abbreviated—in
this case, S. aureus) is a bacterium, one of the groups of
microorganisms. Although the different groups of microorganisms
share some similarities, there are several important differences
that distinguish each group.
Drag each of the following statements to the appropriate bin to
indicate whether it is a characteristic of bacteria, archaea, fungi,
or viruses.
Viruses .......ANSWER......-Cannot reproduce outside a host cell
-Can be seen only with an electron microscope
One of the first set of experiments to refute spontaneous
generation was done in 1688 by Francesco Redi. Which of the
following statements regarding Francesco Redi's experiments is
true? .......ANSWER......The results of his experiment demonstrated
that living organisms are derived from other living organisms.
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In 1861, Pasteur conducted his now-famous experiments using
flasks with long necks bent into an S-shape. Imagine that you are
a scientist working in Pasteur's lab at this time. You decide to tip
the flasks so that broth enters the long S-shaped neck. You then
return the flask to its upright position. Predict the most likely
outcome of tipping one of Pasteur's S-necked flasks.
.......ANSWER......The broth would become contaminated with
microbes because they were trapped in the neck.
S. aureus has been isolated from George's infected wound. To
satisfy Koch's postulates, what would George's doctor need to do
with the isolated S. aureus? .......ANSWER......Inject the S. aureus
into an animal, observe whether the animal gets an infection
similar to George's, and isolate the same strain of S. aureus from
the infection.
Which of the following are limitations of antibiotics?
.......ANSWER......-Antibiotics may be toxic.
-Antibiotics are not effective in treating viral infections.
-Treatment with antibiotics can lead to the emergence of resistant
strains.
Further characterization of the S. aureus isolated from George's
wound reveals that the strain is MRSA. Why is George's doctor
concerned that MRSA has been identified as the causative agent
of George's infection? .......ANSWER......MRSA is transmissible.
In this activity, you will distinguish the theories of spontaneous
generation and biogenesis.
For each of the following statements, determine whether it refers
to the theory of spontaneous generation or to biogenesis.
Drag the appropriate items to their respective bins.
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Spontaneous generation .......ANSWER......-Vital forces in nonliving
matter can lead to new life.
-Living cells can arise from nonliving matter under favorable
conditions.
-Life can arise spontaneously from nonliving matter.
In this activity, you will distinguish the theories of spontaneous
generation and biogenesis.
For each of the following statements, determine whether it refers
to the theory of spontaneous generation or to biogenesis.
Drag the appropriate items to their respective bins.
Biogenesis .......ANSWER......-Living cells can arise only from
preexisting living cells.
-Microorganisms present in nonliving matter can lead to new
microorganisms.
-Life can arise as a result of microorganisms present in nonliving
matter.
In this activity, you will view Foundation Figure 1.4 and
determine the purpose of key aspects of this experiment: beef
broth, a Bunsen burner, a flask with an S-shaped neck, and air.
Louis Pasteur conducted an experiment to disprove the theory of
spontaneous generation. An overview of this experiment is
summarized in this figure. Based on this information, match each
component in the experiment with its purpose in this experiment.
Drag the appropriate items to their respective bins.
Beef broth .......ANSWER......-provided a nutritious environment to
support microbial growth.
In this activity, you will view Foundation Figure 1.4 and
determine the purpose of key aspects of this experiment: beef
broth, a Bunsen burner, a flask with an S-shaped neck, and air.
MICROBIOLOGY FINAL JERSEY COLLEGE EXAM 2025
ACTUAL EXAM 3 VERSIONS (VERSION A, B AND C)
COMPLETE ACCURATE EXAM 830 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Staphylococcus aureus (remember that an organism's scientific
name can also be written with the genus name abbreviated—in
this case, S. aureus) is a bacterium, one of the groups of
microorganisms. Although the different groups of microorganisms
share some similarities, there are several important differences
that distinguish each group.
Drag each of the following statements to the appropriate bin to
indicate whether it is a characteristic of bacteria, archaea, fungi,
or viruses.
Bacteria .......ANSWER......-Have cell walls that contain
peptidoglycan
-Derive nutrition from organic or inorganic sources or conduct
photosynthesis
Staphylococcus aureus (remember that an organism's scientific
name can also be written with the genus name abbreviated—in
this case, S. aureus) is a bacterium, one of the groups of
microorganisms. Although the different groups of microorganisms
share some similarities, there are several important differences
that distinguish each group.
Drag each of the following statements to the appropriate bin to
indicate whether it is a characteristic of bacteria, archaea, fungi,
or viruses.
Archaea .......ANSWER......-Not typically associated with human
disease
-Found in extreme environments
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Staphylococcus aureus (remember that an organism's scientific
name can also be written with the genus name abbreviated—in
this case, S. aureus) is a bacterium, one of the groups of
microorganisms. Although the different groups of microorganisms
share some similarities, there are several important differences
that distinguish each group.
Drag each of the following statements to the appropriate bin to
indicate whether it is a characteristic of bacteria, archaea, fungi,
or viruses.
Fungi .......ANSWER......-Eukaryotic
-Can be unicellular or multicellular
Staphylococcus aureus (remember that an organism's scientific
name can also be written with the genus name abbreviated—in
this case, S. aureus) is a bacterium, one of the groups of
microorganisms. Although the different groups of microorganisms
share some similarities, there are several important differences
that distinguish each group.
Drag each of the following statements to the appropriate bin to
indicate whether it is a characteristic of bacteria, archaea, fungi,
or viruses.
Viruses .......ANSWER......-Cannot reproduce outside a host cell
-Can be seen only with an electron microscope
One of the first set of experiments to refute spontaneous
generation was done in 1688 by Francesco Redi. Which of the
following statements regarding Francesco Redi's experiments is
true? .......ANSWER......The results of his experiment demonstrated
that living organisms are derived from other living organisms.
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In 1861, Pasteur conducted his now-famous experiments using
flasks with long necks bent into an S-shape. Imagine that you are
a scientist working in Pasteur's lab at this time. You decide to tip
the flasks so that broth enters the long S-shaped neck. You then
return the flask to its upright position. Predict the most likely
outcome of tipping one of Pasteur's S-necked flasks.
.......ANSWER......The broth would become contaminated with
microbes because they were trapped in the neck.
S. aureus has been isolated from George's infected wound. To
satisfy Koch's postulates, what would George's doctor need to do
with the isolated S. aureus? .......ANSWER......Inject the S. aureus
into an animal, observe whether the animal gets an infection
similar to George's, and isolate the same strain of S. aureus from
the infection.
Which of the following are limitations of antibiotics?
.......ANSWER......-Antibiotics may be toxic.
-Antibiotics are not effective in treating viral infections.
-Treatment with antibiotics can lead to the emergence of resistant
strains.
Further characterization of the S. aureus isolated from George's
wound reveals that the strain is MRSA. Why is George's doctor
concerned that MRSA has been identified as the causative agent
of George's infection? .......ANSWER......MRSA is transmissible.
In this activity, you will distinguish the theories of spontaneous
generation and biogenesis.
For each of the following statements, determine whether it refers
to the theory of spontaneous generation or to biogenesis.
Drag the appropriate items to their respective bins.
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Spontaneous generation .......ANSWER......-Vital forces in nonliving
matter can lead to new life.
-Living cells can arise from nonliving matter under favorable
conditions.
-Life can arise spontaneously from nonliving matter.
In this activity, you will distinguish the theories of spontaneous
generation and biogenesis.
For each of the following statements, determine whether it refers
to the theory of spontaneous generation or to biogenesis.
Drag the appropriate items to their respective bins.
Biogenesis .......ANSWER......-Living cells can arise only from
preexisting living cells.
-Microorganisms present in nonliving matter can lead to new
microorganisms.
-Life can arise as a result of microorganisms present in nonliving
matter.
In this activity, you will view Foundation Figure 1.4 and
determine the purpose of key aspects of this experiment: beef
broth, a Bunsen burner, a flask with an S-shaped neck, and air.
Louis Pasteur conducted an experiment to disprove the theory of
spontaneous generation. An overview of this experiment is
summarized in this figure. Based on this information, match each
component in the experiment with its purpose in this experiment.
Drag the appropriate items to their respective bins.
Beef broth .......ANSWER......-provided a nutritious environment to
support microbial growth.
In this activity, you will view Foundation Figure 1.4 and
determine the purpose of key aspects of this experiment: beef
broth, a Bunsen burner, a flask with an S-shaped neck, and air.
