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[Show more]****************************The terms "run" and "tumble" are generally associated with 
A) eukaryotic cells. 
B) nutrient transport. 
C) chemotaxis. 
D) clustering of certain rod-shaped bacteria. 
C) chemotaxis. 
 
 
 
**********************Determine which outcome is LEAST likely for a microorga...
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Add to cart****************************The terms "run" and "tumble" are generally associated with 
A) eukaryotic cells. 
B) nutrient transport. 
C) chemotaxis. 
D) clustering of certain rod-shaped bacteria. 
C) chemotaxis. 
 
 
 
**********************Determine which outcome is LEAST likely for a microorga...
ulture 
cells grown in/on nutrient medium 
 
 
 
medium 
liquid/solid mixture containing all required nutrients 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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cell 
living compartment that interacts with the environment and other cells 
 
 
 
cytoplasmic (cell) membrane 
barrier that separates the inside of the cell ...
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cells grown in/on nutrient medium 
 
 
 
medium 
liquid/solid mixture containing all required nutrients 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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cell 
living compartment that interacts with the environment and other cells 
 
 
 
cytoplasmic (cell) membrane 
barrier that separates the inside of the cell ...
Which of the following statements is FALSE? 
Microbial cells include both bacteria and viruses. 
 
 
 
Which of the following statements is correct? 
Microorganisms are significant contributors to the total biomass on Earth. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Differential selection and reproduction of phe...
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Add to cartWhich of the following statements is FALSE? 
Microbial cells include both bacteria and viruses. 
 
 
 
Which of the following statements is correct? 
Microorganisms are significant contributors to the total biomass on Earth. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Differential selection and reproduction of phe...
growth 
increase in the number of cells 
 
 
 
binary fission 
cell division following enlargement of a cell to twice its minimum size 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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septum 
partition between dividing cells; pinches off between two daughter cells 
 
 
 
generation time 
time required for microbial cel...
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increase in the number of cells 
 
 
 
binary fission 
cell division following enlargement of a cell to twice its minimum size 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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septum 
partition between dividing cells; pinches off between two daughter cells 
 
 
 
generation time 
time required for microbial cel...
An organism of the genus Staphylococcus is ________, while an organism of the genus Spirochaeta is ________. 
A) spherical / rod shaped 
B) rod shaped / coiled 
C) spherical / coiled 
D) coiled / spherical 
C) spherical/coiled 
 
 
 
Bacteria with type IV pili 
A) possess tubular or stalk-like exten...
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Add to cartAn organism of the genus Staphylococcus is ________, while an organism of the genus Spirochaeta is ________. 
A) spherical / rod shaped 
B) rod shaped / coiled 
C) spherical / coiled 
D) coiled / spherical 
C) spherical/coiled 
 
 
 
Bacteria with type IV pili 
A) possess tubular or stalk-like exten...
Which of the following statements is FALSE? 
A) Microbial cells exist as single cells. 
B) Microbial cells carry out their life processes of growth independently. 
C) Microbial cells include both bacteria and viruses. 
D) Microbial cells exclude the cells of plants and animals. 
C 
 
 
 
Basic micro...
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Add to cartWhich of the following statements is FALSE? 
A) Microbial cells exist as single cells. 
B) Microbial cells carry out their life processes of growth independently. 
C) Microbial cells include both bacteria and viruses. 
D) Microbial cells exclude the cells of plants and animals. 
C 
 
 
 
Basic micro...
1) ________ of prokaryotic genomes are now available in public databases. 
A) Dozens 
B) Hundreds 
C) Thousands 
D) Millions 
C) Thousands 
 
 
 
2) When comparing genes from Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya, which statement is TRUE? 
A) Almost all archaeal genes are more similar to eukaryotic genes t...
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Add to cart1) ________ of prokaryotic genomes are now available in public databases. 
A) Dozens 
B) Hundreds 
C) Thousands 
D) Millions 
C) Thousands 
 
 
 
2) When comparing genes from Archaea, Bacteria, and Eukarya, which statement is TRUE? 
A) Almost all archaeal genes are more similar to eukaryotic genes t...
Laboratories that work with moderate risk pathogens are classified as 
BSL-2 
 
 
 
Bacteremia is a term used 
to indicate the presence of bacteria in the blood. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Which of the following must be accomplished FIRST in order to conduct RT-PCR? 
Complementary DNA must be synt...
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Add to cartLaboratories that work with moderate risk pathogens are classified as 
BSL-2 
 
 
 
Bacteremia is a term used 
to indicate the presence of bacteria in the blood. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Which of the following must be accomplished FIRST in order to conduct RT-PCR? 
Complementary DNA must be synt...
If a foreign gene is cloned into an expression host, it is important that the host itself 
A) not produce the protein being studied. 
B) produce the protein in larger amounts than the vector. 
C) repress the genetic expression being studied. 
D) produce signal proteins to tag the host protein. 
A 
 ...
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A) not produce the protein being studied. 
B) produce the protein in larger amounts than the vector. 
C) repress the genetic expression being studied. 
D) produce signal proteins to tag the host protein. 
A 
 ...
If a foreign gene is cloned into an expression host, it is important that the host itself 
A) not produce the protein being studied. 
B) produce the protein in larger amounts than the vector. 
C) repress the genetic expression being studied. 
D) produce signal proteins to tag the host protein. 
A 
 ...
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A) not produce the protein being studied. 
B) produce the protein in larger amounts than the vector. 
C) repress the genetic expression being studied. 
D) produce signal proteins to tag the host protein. 
A 
 ...
Microorganisms 
Mostly organisms that are too small to be seen with the unaided eye 
 
 
 
Microbial culture 
A collection of cells that have been grown in or on a nutrient medium 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Microbial growth 
An increase in number of cells as a result of division, not an increase i...
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Mostly organisms that are too small to be seen with the unaided eye 
 
 
 
Microbial culture 
A collection of cells that have been grown in or on a nutrient medium 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Microbial growth 
An increase in number of cells as a result of division, not an increase i...
Which of the following is/are transferred to daughter cells during cell division? 
a. Genomic DNA, the blueprint for everything the cell needs 
b. Individual genes and enzymes to later be brought together to form the genome 
c. Chromosome and enzymes to immediately begin cellular metabolism 
d. Chro...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is/are transferred to daughter cells during cell division? 
a. Genomic DNA, the blueprint for everything the cell needs 
b. Individual genes and enzymes to later be brought together to form the genome 
c. Chromosome and enzymes to immediately begin cellular metabolism 
d. Chro...
1) Viral replication is 
A) independent of the host cell's DNA but dependent on the host cell's enzymes and metabolism. 
B) independent of both the host cell's DNA and the host cell's enzymes and metabolism. 
C) dependent on the host cell's DNA and RNA. 
D) dependent on the host cell's DNA, RN...
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Add to cart1) Viral replication is 
A) independent of the host cell's DNA but dependent on the host cell's enzymes and metabolism. 
B) independent of both the host cell's DNA and the host cell's enzymes and metabolism. 
C) dependent on the host cell's DNA and RNA. 
D) dependent on the host cell's DNA, RN...
Which phylum harbors the MOST functional diversity observed and also has the MOST cultured representatives? 
Proteobacteria 
 
 
 
Isolating a bacterium of the ________ class would be of high impact due to it only having one cultured representative. 
Zetaproteobacteria 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Proteobacteria 
 
 
 
Isolating a bacterium of the ________ class would be of high impact due to it only having one cultured representative. 
Zetaproteobacteria 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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A...
The functional unit of genetic information is the 
A) nucleotide. 
B) gene. 
C) chromosome. 
D) protein. 
B) gene 
 
 
 
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning mRNA? 
A) mRNA has a very short half-life. 
B) mRNA has complex secondary structure. 
C) mRNA is catalytic. 
D) mRNA is the pr...
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Add to cartThe functional unit of genetic information is the 
A) nucleotide. 
B) gene. 
C) chromosome. 
D) protein. 
B) gene 
 
 
 
Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning mRNA? 
A) mRNA has a very short half-life. 
B) mRNA has complex secondary structure. 
C) mRNA is catalytic. 
D) mRNA is the pr...
The sum of all biosynthetic reactions in a cell is known as 
A) metabolism 
B) anabolism 
C) catabolism 
D) synthatabolism 
B) anabolism 
 
 
 
Based on the functional roles of phosphate in various microbial metabolisms, deduce which compounds phosphate exists as in microorganisms. 
A) organic compo...
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Add to cartThe sum of all biosynthetic reactions in a cell is known as 
A) metabolism 
B) anabolism 
C) catabolism 
D) synthatabolism 
B) anabolism 
 
 
 
Based on the functional roles of phosphate in various microbial metabolisms, deduce which compounds phosphate exists as in microorganisms. 
A) organic compo...
Synthetics, antibiotics 
Two categories of antimicrobial drugs 
 
 
 
Growth factor analogs 
Synthetics that are structurally similar to growth factors but do not function in the cell 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Growth Factors 
vitamins, amino acids, and other compounds can act as: 
 
 
 
Sulfa dru...
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Two categories of antimicrobial drugs 
 
 
 
Growth factor analogs 
Synthetics that are structurally similar to growth factors but do not function in the cell 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Growth Factors 
vitamins, amino acids, and other compounds can act as: 
 
 
 
Sulfa dru...
Synthetics, antibiotics 
Two categories of antimicrobial drugs 
 
 
 
Growth factor analogs 
Synthetics that are structurally similar to growth factors but do not function in the cell 
 
 
 
 
 
 
00:06 
 
01:24 
Growth Factors 
vitamins, amino acids, and other compounds can act as: 
 
 
 
Sulfa dru...
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Two categories of antimicrobial drugs 
 
 
 
Growth factor analogs 
Synthetics that are structurally similar to growth factors but do not function in the cell 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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01:24 
Growth Factors 
vitamins, amino acids, and other compounds can act as: 
 
 
 
Sulfa dru...
Which Min protein guides the FtsZ ring to the center and is located at the center? 
MinE 
 
 
 
Define antimicrobial agent 
any agent, natural or synthetic, that has the ability to suppress or kill microorganisms 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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-cidal agents ______ microorganisms 
kill 
 
 
 
-static i...
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MinE 
 
 
 
Define antimicrobial agent 
any agent, natural or synthetic, that has the ability to suppress or kill microorganisms 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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-cidal agents ______ microorganisms 
kill 
 
 
 
-static i...
Cell Wall 
-Rigid layer present outside the cytoplasmic membrane 
-confers structural strengths on the cell and prevents osmotic lysis 
 
 
 
chemolithotrophy 
form of metabolism in which energy is generated from oxidation of inorganic compounds 
 
 
 
communication 
interactions between cells using...
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-Rigid layer present outside the cytoplasmic membrane 
-confers structural strengths on the cell and prevents osmotic lysis 
 
 
 
chemolithotrophy 
form of metabolism in which energy is generated from oxidation of inorganic compounds 
 
 
 
communication 
interactions between cells using...
Pathogenicity 
The ability of a parasite to inflict damage on the host 
 
 
 
Virulence 
Measure of pathogenicity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Opportunistic Pathogen 
A pathogen that only causes disease in the absence of normal host resistance is known as an _______ 
 
 
 
Infection 
Situation in wh...
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The ability of a parasite to inflict damage on the host 
 
 
 
Virulence 
Measure of pathogenicity 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Opportunistic Pathogen 
A pathogen that only causes disease in the absence of normal host resistance is known as an _______ 
 
 
 
Infection 
Situation in wh...
1) A disease that is present in unusually high numbers throughout the world is called a(n) 
A) endemic. 
B) epidemic. 
C) sporadic. 
D) pandemic. 
D) pandemic. 
 
 
 
2) A ________ is a disease that primarily infects animals but can be transmitted to humans. 
A) nosocomial infection 
B) zoonosis 
C)...
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Add to cart1) A disease that is present in unusually high numbers throughout the world is called a(n) 
A) endemic. 
B) epidemic. 
C) sporadic. 
D) pandemic. 
D) pandemic. 
 
 
 
2) A ________ is a disease that primarily infects animals but can be transmitted to humans. 
A) nosocomial infection 
B) zoonosis 
C)...
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