Active transport occurs independently of energy input. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 2.2. Antimicrobial agents can target the cell wall by (Points : 1)
breaking down its surface.
blocking its synthesis.
digesting it.
all of the above.
Question 3.3. __________ are transported outside the cell, where they break down
large food molecules or harmful chemicals, or can function as virulence factors.
(Points : 1)
Coenzymes
Endoenzymes
Viroenzymes
Exoenzymes
Question 4.4. Denaturation is a process by which the weak bonds that collectively
maintain the native shape of the apoenzyme are broken. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 5.5. Fermentation is anaerobic respiration in which both the electron
donor and final electron acceptors are organic compounds. (Points : 1)
, True
False
Question 6.6. The stationary growth phase in a bacterial growth chart is due to all
of the following EXCEPT (Points : 1)
depletion of nutrients in the culture.
a period of adjustment to growing conditions.
increased density of cells.
accumulation of wastes and byproducts.
Question 7.7. Enzymes _______ be recycled. (Points : 1)
cannot
can
Question 8.8. Energy is the capacity of a system to perform work. It is consumed
in exergonic reactions and is released in endergonic reactions. (Points : 1)
True
False
Question 9.9. A ____________ metabolizes the organic matter of dead organisms.
(Points : 1)
all of the above
parasite
saprobe
photoautotroph
Question 10.10. ___ ___ is the growth of microorganisms in the body fluids and
tissues. (Points : 1)
Asepsis
Microbistasis