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[Show more]OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 4: Prokaryotic Diversity 
 
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1.	Which is the best example of a population? 
A.	all the microbes living in a particular area 
B.	all the microbes of a particular domain living in a particular area 
C.	all the microbes of a sin...
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1.	Which is the best example of a population? 
A.	all the microbes living in a particular area 
B.	all the microbes of a particular domain living in a particular area 
C.	all the microbes of a sin...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 22: Respiratory System Infections 
 
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1.	Which passageway connects the nasopharynx to the middle ear? 
A.	eustachian tube* 
B.	nasal cavity 
C.	oropharynx 
D.	sinus cavity 
 
 
2.	Which described the palatine tonsils? 
A.	con...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 22: Respiratory System Infections 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Which passageway connects the nasopharynx to the middle ear? 
A.	eustachian tube* 
B.	nasal cavity 
C.	oropharynx 
D.	sinus cavity 
 
 
2.	Which described the palatine tonsils? 
A.	con...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 22: Respiratory System Infections 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Which passageway connects the nasopharynx to the middle ear? 
A.	eustachian tube* 
B.	nasal cavity 
C.	oropharynx 
D.	sinus cavity 
 
 
2.	Which described the palatine tonsils? 
A.	con...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 22: Respiratory System Infections 
 
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1.	Which passageway connects the nasopharynx to the middle ear? 
A.	eustachian tube* 
B.	nasal cavity 
C.	oropharynx 
D.	sinus cavity 
 
 
2.	Which described the palatine tonsils? 
A.	con...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 3 The Cell 
 
 
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1.	The idea that life could appear from nonliving materials was called which of the following? 
A.	the cell theory 
B.	the cellular genesis theory 
C.	the theory of biogenesis 
D.	the theory of spontaneous ge...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 3 The Cell 
 
 
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1.	The idea that life could appear from nonliving materials was called which of the following? 
A.	the cell theory 
B.	the cellular genesis theory 
C.	the theory of biogenesis 
D.	the theory of spontaneous ge...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 1: An Invisible World 
 
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1.	Which of the following is true of the microbial world? 
A.	All microbes are harmful. 
B.	Humans could survive without microbes. 
C.	Many microbes are helpful.* 
D.	Most microbes are pathogenic. 
 ...
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1.	Which of the following is true of the microbial world? 
A.	All microbes are harmful. 
B.	Humans could survive without microbes. 
C.	Many microbes are helpful.* 
D.	Most microbes are pathogenic. 
 ...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 2: How We See the Invisible World 
 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Which term is used to refer to a wave’s rate of vibration? 
A.	amplitude 
B.	frequency* 
C.	trough 
D.	wavelength 
 
 
2.	On the figure, which letter represents a refracted ray of ...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 2: How We See the Invisible World 
 
 
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1.	Which term is used to refer to a wave’s rate of vibration? 
A.	amplitude 
B.	frequency* 
C.	trough 
D.	wavelength 
 
 
2.	On the figure, which letter represents a refracted ray of ...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 5: The Eukaryotes of Microbiology 
 
 
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1.	Protozoa are best described as being: 
A.	nonphotosynthetic multicellular microorganisms 
B.	nonphotosynthetic unicellular microorganisms* 
C.	photosynthetic multicellular microorgan...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 5: The Eukaryotes of Microbiology 
 
 
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1.	Protozoa are best described as being: 
A.	nonphotosynthetic multicellular microorganisms 
B.	nonphotosynthetic unicellular microorganisms* 
C.	photosynthetic multicellular microorgan...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 6: Acellular Pathogens 
 
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1.	Which of the following is not a property of a virus? 
A.	It is an infectious cellular pathogen.* 
B.	It is an obligate intracellular pathogen. 
C.	Its genome consists of DNA or RNA. 
D.	Its genom...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 6: Acellular Pathogens 
 
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1.	Which of the following is not a property of a virus? 
A.	It is an infectious cellular pathogen.* 
B.	It is an obligate intracellular pathogen. 
C.	Its genome consists of DNA or RNA. 
D.	Its genom...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 7: Microbial Biochemistry 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Which of the following is the best definition of a macronutrient? 
A.a trace element 
B.	a vitamin 
C.	an organic molecule necessary for life 
D.	the most abundant elements found in living cel...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 7: Microbial Biochemistry 
 
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1.	Which of the following is the best definition of a macronutrient? 
A.a trace element 
B.	a vitamin 
C.	an organic molecule necessary for life 
D.	the most abundant elements found in living cel...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 8: Microbial Metabolism 
 
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1.	Which of the following refers to the term metabolism? 
A.	all the reactions in a cell or organism* 
B.	all the reactions in a cell that break down molecules only 
C.	all the reactions in a cell ...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 8: Microbial Metabolism 
 
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1.	Which of the following refers to the term metabolism? 
A.	all the reactions in a cell or organism* 
B.	all the reactions in a cell that break down molecules only 
C.	all the reactions in a cell ...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 9: Microbial Growth 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Bacteria most commonly reproduce using which of the following methods? 
A.	binary fission* 
B.	budding 
C.	meiosis 
D.	mitosis 
 
2.	Which structure separates new daughter cells in binary fission? 
...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 9: Microbial Growth 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Bacteria most commonly reproduce using which of the following methods? 
A.	binary fission* 
B.	budding 
C.	meiosis 
D.	mitosis 
 
2.	Which structure separates new daughter cells in binary fission? 
...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 10: Biochemistry of the Genome 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Gregor Mendel conducted his revolutionary work on patterns of inheritance using which organism? 
A.	fruit flies 
B.	pea plants* 
C.	roundworms 
D.	snapdragons 
 
2.	Which best describes t...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 10: Biochemistry of the Genome 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Gregor Mendel conducted his revolutionary work on patterns of inheritance using which organism? 
A.	fruit flies 
B.	pea plants* 
C.	roundworms 
D.	snapdragons 
 
2.	Which best describes t...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 11: Mechanisms of Microbial Genetics 
 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Gene expression includes which of the following? 
A.	DNA replication 
B.	replication, transcription, and translation 
C.	transcription and translation* 
D.	translation only 
 
2...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 11: Mechanisms of Microbial Genetics 
 
 
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1.	Gene expression includes which of the following? 
A.	DNA replication 
B.	replication, transcription, and translation 
C.	transcription and translation* 
D.	translation only 
 
2...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 12: Modern Applications of Microbial Genetics 
 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Which of the following is the definition of biotechnology? 
A.	The alteration of DNA in a cell 
B.	The use of living systems to benefit humankind* 
C.	Using computers to ...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 12: Modern Applications of Microbial Genetics 
 
 
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1.	Which of the following is the definition of biotechnology? 
A.	The alteration of DNA in a cell 
B.	The use of living systems to benefit humankind* 
C.	Using computers to ...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 13: Control of Microbial Growth 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Which of the following is not an example of a fomite? 
A.	catheter 
B.	doorknob 
C.	mosquitoes* 
D.	towels 
 
2.	HEPA filters are required for which Biological Safety Level (BSL)? 
A.	BS...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 13: Control of Microbial Growth 
 
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1.	Which of the following is not an example of a fomite? 
A.	catheter 
B.	doorknob 
C.	mosquitoes* 
D.	towels 
 
2.	HEPA filters are required for which Biological Safety Level (BSL)? 
A.	BS...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 14: Antimicrobial Drugs 
 
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1.	Which was the first antimicrobial agent discovered to treat syphilis? 
A.	chloramphenicol 
B.	compound 606* 
C.	penicillin 
D.	sulfonamide 
 
2.	Who is credited for first finding an antimi...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 14: Antimicrobial Drugs 
 
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1.	Which was the first antimicrobial agent discovered to treat syphilis? 
A.	chloramphenicol 
B.	compound 606* 
C.	penicillin 
D.	sulfonamide 
 
2.	Who is credited for first finding an antimi...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 15: Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity 
 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Which of the following would be considered a symptom? 
A.	blood pressure reading of 150/90 mm Hg 
B.	body ache and chills* 
C.	fever of 39 C 
D.	heart rate of 120 bpm 
 
2...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 15: Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity 
 
 
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1.	Which of the following would be considered a symptom? 
A.	blood pressure reading of 150/90 mm Hg 
B.	body ache and chills* 
C.	fever of 39 C 
D.	heart rate of 120 bpm 
 
2...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 16: Disease and Epidemiology 
 
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1.	Which term refers to the study of the geographic distribution of disease and its transmission? A. epidemiology* 
B.	etiology 
C.	morbidology 
D.	pathology 
 
2.	Which term refers to the stu...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 16: Disease and Epidemiology 
 
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1.	Which term refers to the study of the geographic distribution of disease and its transmission? A. epidemiology* 
B.	etiology 
C.	morbidology 
D.	pathology 
 
2.	Which term refers to the stu...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 17: Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses 
 
 
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1.	Which type of cells line the inner surface of blood vessels to prevent microbes from gaining access to blood? 
A.	ciliated epithelial cells 
B.	endothelial cells* 
C.	keratinized ...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 17: Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses 
 
 
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1.	Which type of cells line the inner surface of blood vessels to prevent microbes from gaining access to blood? 
A.	ciliated epithelial cells 
B.	endothelial cells* 
C.	keratinized ...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 18: Adaptive Specific Host Defenses 
 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Which of the following are the primary cells involved in the adaptive immune system? 
A.	dendritic cells 
B.	eosinophils 
C.	lymphocytes* 
D.	macrophages 
 
2.	Antibodies are made ...
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1.	Which of the following are the primary cells involved in the adaptive immune system? 
A.	dendritic cells 
B.	eosinophils 
C.	lymphocytes* 
D.	macrophages 
 
2.	Antibodies are made ...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 19: Diseases of the Immune System 
 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	An allergy is an example of which of the following? 
A.	a type I hypersensitivity* 
B.	a type II hypersensitivity 
C.	a type III hypersensitivity 
 
2.	If someone were accidentally g...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 19: Diseases of the Immune System 
 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	An allergy is an example of which of the following? 
A.	a type I hypersensitivity* 
B.	a type II hypersensitivity 
C.	a type III hypersensitivity 
 
2.	If someone were accidentally g...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank 
Chapter 20: Laboratory Analysis of the Immune Response 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Most antigens have how many epitopes? 
A.	none 
B.	one 
C.	two 
D.	more than two* 
 
2.	Which best describes monoclonal antibodies? 
A.	They are produced in living animal...
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Chapter 20: Laboratory Analysis of the Immune Response 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Most antigens have how many epitopes? 
A.	none 
B.	one 
C.	two 
D.	more than two* 
 
2.	Which best describes monoclonal antibodies? 
A.	They are produced in living animal...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 21: Skin and Eye Infections 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	The top part of the skin, which is exposed to the environment, is called: 
A.	adipose tissue 
B.	the dermis 
C.	the epidermis* 
D.	the hypodermis 
 
2.	Which bacterial genus is commonly asso...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 21: Skin and Eye Infections 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	The top part of the skin, which is exposed to the environment, is called: 
A.	adipose tissue 
B.	the dermis 
C.	the epidermis* 
D.	the hypodermis 
 
2.	Which bacterial genus is commonly asso...
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OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 23: Urogenital System Infections 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	What is a glomerulus? 
A.	a capillary bed that contacts a nephron* 
B.	a connecting duct in the urinary system 
C.	a part of the urinary bladder 
D.	the part of the nephron that drains ...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 23: Urogenital System Infections 
 
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1.	What is a glomerulus? 
A.	a capillary bed that contacts a nephron* 
B.	a connecting duct in the urinary system 
C.	a part of the urinary bladder 
D.	the part of the nephron that drains ...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 24: Digestive System Infections 
	 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	What is the pharynx? 
A.	an accessory digestive organ 
B.	part of the gastrointestinal tract* 
C.	part of the mouth 
D.	the exit of the gastrointestinal tract 
 
2.	What type of digesti...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 24: Digestive System Infections 
	 
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1.	What is the pharynx? 
A.	an accessory digestive organ 
B.	part of the gastrointestinal tract* 
C.	part of the mouth 
D.	the exit of the gastrointestinal tract 
 
2.	What type of digesti...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank 
Chapter 25: Circulatory and Lymphatic System Infections 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Where does oxygenated blood enter the heart? 
A.	the left atrium* 
B.	the left ventricle 
C.	the right atrium 
D.	the right ventricle 
 
2.	Which artery carries deoxygen...
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Chapter 25: Circulatory and Lymphatic System Infections 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Where does oxygenated blood enter the heart? 
A.	the left atrium* 
B.	the left ventricle 
C.	the right atrium 
D.	the right ventricle 
 
2.	Which artery carries deoxygen...
OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 26: Nervous System Infections 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Which of the following is the innermost membrane surrounding the brain? 
A.	arachnoid mater 
B.	dura mater 
C.	pia mater* 
D.	ventricle mater 
 
2.	Which term describes tingling or numbnes...
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Add to cartOpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 26: Nervous System Infections 
 
* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 
1.	Which of the following is the innermost membrane surrounding the brain? 
A.	arachnoid mater 
B.	dura mater 
C.	pia mater* 
D.	ventricle mater 
 
2.	Which term describes tingling or numbnes...
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