BIO 206

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 Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. The central dogma describes which of the following? A. the process by which enzymes are modified after translation B. the steps of gene expression* C. the way DNA...

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 that build new molecules only D. all the reactions in a cell that decompose molecules only Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which of the following best describes an endergonic reaction? A. absorbs energy from the environment* B. is coupled with another reaction C. is involved in biosynthesis ...

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 synthesize biomolecules D. Using DNA for solving mathematical problems Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 26 2. Which of the following is the definition of genetic engineering? A. The alteration of DNA in a cell* B. The use of living systems to benefit humankind C. Using computers to synthesize biomolecules D. Using DNA for ...

Gregor Mendel conducted his revolutionary work on patterns of inheritance using which organism? A. fruit flies B. pea plants* C. roundworms D. snapdragons Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which best describes true-breeding organisms? A. They are heterozygous at multiple loci. B. They have been produced through hybridization. C. They produce offspring identical to themselves when self-fertilized.* D. They produce offspring of the same species when self-fertilized. Difficulty: Ea...

Multiple Choice 1. Bacteria most commonly reproduce using which of the following methods? A. binary fission* B. budding C. meiosis D. mitosis Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which structure separates new daughter cells in binary fission? A. the crescent B. the division septum* C. the FtsZ D. the spindle apparatus Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 3. Which of the following is another term for generation time? A. doubling time* B. growth rate C. mitotic index D. replicati...

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 cells* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Amino groups are an important component of which of the following macromolecules? A. carbohydrates B. lipids C. nucleic acids D. proteins* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 3. The building blocks of polymers are called which of the fo...

Which of the following is not an example of a fomite? A. catheter B. doorknob C. mosquitoes* D. towels Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 13, 14, 23 2. HEPA filters are required for which Biological Safety Level (BSL)? A. BSL 1 B. BSL 2 C. BSL 3 D. BSL 4* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 14, 37 3. From a clinical perspective, aseptic technique is carried out to do which of the following? A. clean fomites B. contaminate fomites C. introduce contamination in living tissue D. prevent co...

Which term refers to the study of the geographic distribution of disease and its transmission? A. epidemiology* B. etiology C. morbidology D. pathology Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 23 2. Which term refers to the study of the cause of disease? A. epidemiology B. etiology* C. morbidology D. pathology Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 23 3. Tetanus, which is caused by Clostridium tetani, is an example of which type of disease? A. endemic B. epidemic C. pandemic D. sporadic*

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 Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which of the following would be considered a sign? A. blurry vision B. body ache and chills C. burning sensation during urination D. gross hematuria (visible presence of blood in urine)* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 3. Which of the following is an example ...