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BIOLOGY 206 OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 8: Microbial Metabolism. 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 enviro...

BIOLOGY 206 OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 3: The Cell. 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 generation* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. The first known use of epidemiology to trace the source of a disease outbreak was the identification of contaminated water as the cause of cholera transmission in London. Which ...

BIOLOGY 206 OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 1: An Invisible World. 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. Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 23, 24 2. Which of the following is when humans first suspected the existence of microbes? A. during the Industrial Revolution B. in prehistoric times* C. in the last century D. within the last...

BIOLOGY 206 OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 8: Microbial Metabolism. 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 enviro...

BIOLOGY 206 OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 3: The Cell. 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 generation* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. The first known use of epidemiology to trace the source of a disease outbreak was the identification of contaminated water as the cause of cholera transmission in London. Which ...

* = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which was the first antimicrobial agent discovered to treat syphilis? A. chloramphenicol B. compound 606* C. penicillin D. sulfonamide Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 14, 23 2. Who is credited for first finding an antimicrobial agent? A. Paul Ehrlich* B. Alexander Fleming C. Edward Jenner D. Joseph Lister Difficulty: Moderate ASM Standard: 14 3. Who is credited for first finding a naturally occurring antimicrobial agent? A. Paul Ehrlich ...

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 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 f...

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 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 f...

BIOLOGY 206 Microbiology OpenStax Test Bank * = 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 is replicated D. the way RNA is us...

Med Surg Study Guide Exam 1 Chapter 15- Oncology Warning Signs of Cancer- CAUTION C- changes in bowel or bladder A- sore that does not heal U-unusual bleeding or discharge T- thickening or a lump I- indigestion or difficulty swallowing O- obvious change in a wart or mole N- nagging cough or hoarseness Characteristics Benign Malignant Cell Well- differentiated cells resemble normal cells of the tissue from which the tumor originated Cells are undifferentiated and may bear little r...