OpenStax Microbiology

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 6: Acellular Pathogens * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 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 genome is surrounded by a protein capsid. Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: 10, 13 2. Which of the following is the scientist responsible for first discovering viruses (specifically, tobacco mosaic virus)?...

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 Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which term describes tingling or numbness in peripheral nerves? A. neuralgia B. neurological deficit C. neuropathy* D. neurotaxis Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 3. Which part of a neuron releas...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 25: Circulatory and Lymphatic System * = 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 Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which artery carries deoxygenated blood? A. aorta B. femoral C. pulmonary* D. subclavian Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 3. Which of the following is an infection of the inner lining of the heart...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 22: Respiratory System * = 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 Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which described the palatine tonsils? A. connective and muscular tissue within the nasopharynx B. connective and muscular tissue within the oropharynx C. lymphoid tissue within the nasopharynx D. lymphoid tissue within ...

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* Difficulty: Easy ASM Standard: N/A 2. Which best describes monoclonal antibodies? A. They are produced in living animals only. B. They are produced in tissue cultures, using B cells extracted from living animals.* C. They are rarely used, so polyclonal antibodies are preferred. D...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank- Chapter 14: Antimicrobial Drugs BIOLOGY 206 * = 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...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank- Chapter 13: Control of Microbial Growth BIOLOGY 206 * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. 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 d...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank- Chapter 8: Microbial Metabolism BIOLOGY 206 * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 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 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 r...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank- Chapter 7: Microbial Biochemistry BIOLOGY 206 * = 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 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. protein...