1. Chapter 1 – The Microbial World and You
Naming and Classifying Microbes
Nobel Prizes in Microbiology
The Golden Age of Microbiology
Microbes and Human Disease
Microbes and Human Welfare
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2. Topic 1: Naming and Classifying Microbes $100 Question
The current system of nomenclature for organisms was established by
Pasteur.
Jenner.
Linnaeus.
Koch.
Answer = C
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3. Topic 1: Naming and Classifying Microbes $100 Answer
The current system of nomenclature for organisms was established by
Pasteur.
Jenner.
Linnaeus.
Koch.
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4. Topic 1: Naming and Classifying Microbes $200 Question
Scientific nomenclature assigns each organism two names: the genus and the
kingdom.
species.
family.
class.
Answer = B
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5. Topic 1: Naming and Classifying Microbes $200 Answer
Scientific nomenclature assigns each organism two names: the genus and the
kingdom.
species.
family.
class.
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6. Topic 1: Naming and Classifying Microbes $300 Question
Archaea, often found in extreme environments, are divided into
two main groups.
three main groups.
four main groups.
five main groups.
Answer = B
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7. Topic 1: Naming and Classifying Microbes $300 Answer
Archaea, often found in extreme environments, are divided into
two main groups.
three main groups.
four main groups.
five main groups.
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8. Topic 1: Naming and Classifying Microbes $400 Question
In 1978, Carl Woese devised a system of
classification based on the cellular
organization of organisms into domains
consisting of Bacteria, Archaea, and
Animalia.
Eukaryotes.
Eukarya.
Helminths.
Answer = C
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9. Topic 1: Naming and Classifying Microbes $400 Answer
In 1978, Carl Woese devised a system of
classification based on the cellular
organization of organisms into domains
consisting of Bacteria, Archaea, and
Animalia.
Eukaryotes.
Eukarya.
Helminths.
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10. Topic 1: Naming and Classifying Microbes $500 Question
Eukarya includes all of the following EXCEPT
viruses.
protists.
fungi.
plants.
Answer = A
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11. Topic 1: Naming and Classifying Microbes $500 Answer
Eukarya includes all of the following EXCEPT
viruses.
protists.
fungi.
plants.
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12. Topic 2: Nobel Prizes in Microbiology $100 Question
Robert Koch
developed the microscope.
discovered penicillin.
developed the germ theory of disease.
first observed cells.
Answer = C
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13. Topic 2: Nobel Prizes in Microbiology $100 Answer
Robert Koch
developed the microscope.
discovered penicillin.
developed the germ theory of disease.
first observed cells.
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14. Topic 2: Nobel Prizes in Microbiology $200 Question
Who discovered a chemotherapeutic agent against syphilis?
Jenner
Pasteur
Koch
Ehrlich
Answer = D
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15. Topic 2: Nobel Prizes in Microbiology $200 Answer
Who discovered a chemotherapeutic agent against syphilis?
Jenner
Pasteur
Koch
Ehrlich
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16. Topic 2: Nobel Prizes in Microbiology $300 Question
Who discovered the structure of DNA?
Jacob and Monod
Watson and Crick
Avery, MacLeod, and McCarty
Lederberg and Tatum
Answer = B
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17. Topic 2: Nobel Prizes in Microbiology $300 Answer
Who discovered the structure of DNA?
Jacob and Monod
Watson and Crick
Avery, MacLeod, and McCarty
Lederberg and Tatum
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18. Topic 2: Nobel Prizes in Microbiology $400 Question
Robert Koch won the Nobel prize for
identifying the cause of which disease?
syphilis
tuberculosis
yellow fever
tetanus
Answer = B
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19. Topic 2: Nobel Prizes in Microbiology $400 Answer
Robert Koch won the Nobel prize for
identifying the cause of which disease?
syphilis
tuberculosis
yellow fever
tetanus
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20. Topic 2: Nobel Prizes in Microbiology $500 Question
Ehrlich
disproved spontaneous generation.
discovered penicillin.
discovered phagocytosis.
developed the theory of immunity.
Answer = D
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21. Topic 2: Nobel Prizes in Microbiology $500 Answer
Ehrlich
disproved spontaneous generation.
discovered penicillin.
discovered phagocytosis.
developed the theory of immunity.
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22. Topic 3: The Golden Age of Microbiology $100 Question
Pasteur
disproved spontaneous generation.
discovered penicillin.
discovered phagocytosis.
developed aseptic surgery.
Answer = A
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23. Topic 3: The Golden Age of Microbiology $100 Answer
Pasteur
disproved spontaneous generation.
discovered penicillin.
discovered phagocytosis.
developed aseptic surgery.
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24. Topic 3: The Golden Age of Microbiology $200 Question
Lister is associated with
fermentation.
vaccination.
aseptic surgery.
the cell theory.
Answer = C
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25. Topic 3: The Golden Age of Microbiology $200 Answer
Lister is associated with
fermentation.
vaccination.
aseptic surgery.
the cell theory.
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26. Topic 3: The Golden Age of Microbiology $300 Question
Gram is associated with
fermentation.
the germ theory.
staining techniques.
the cell theory.
Answer = C
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27. Topic 3: The Golden Age of Microbiology $300 Answer
Gram is associated with
fermentation.
the germ theory.
staining techniques.
the cell theory.
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28. Topic 3: The Golden Age of Microbiology $400 Question
The process of using just enough heat to kill most of the bacteria that cause spoilage was developed by
Pasteur.
Ehrlich.
Lister.
Koch.
Answer = A
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29. Topic 3: The Golden Age of Microbiology $400 Answer
The process of using just enough heat to kill most of the bacteria that cause spoilage was developed by
Pasteur.
Ehrlich.
Lister.
Koch.
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30. Topic 3: The Golden Age of Microbiology $500 Question
Salvarsan was developed by
Ehrlich.
Fleming.
Weizmann.
Needham.
Answer = A
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31. Topic 3: The Golden Age of Microbiology $500 Answer
Salvarsan was developed by
Ehrlich.
Fleming.
Weizmann.
Needham.
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32. Topic 4: Microbes and Human Disease $100 Question
Cryptosporidiosis, which can be transmitted in a public water supply, is caused by a
virus.
prion.
protozoan.
bacterium.
Answer = C
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33. Topic 4: Microbes and Human Disease $100 Answer
Cryptosporidiosis, which can be transmitted in a public water supply, is caused by a
virus.
prion.
protozoan.
bacterium.
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34. Topic 4: Microbes and Human Disease $200 Question
HIV destroys which type of immune cells?
neutrophils
CD4+ T cells
B cells
CD8+ T cells
Answer = B
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35. Topic 4: Microbes and Human Disease $200 Answer
HIV destroys which type of immune cells?
neutrophils
CD4+ T cells
B cells
CD8+ T cells
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36. Topic 4: Microbes and Human Disease $300 Question
All of the following provide a natural first line of defense against disease EXCEPT
interferon.
penicillin.
skin.
mucous membranes.
Answer = B
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37. Topic 4: Microbes and Human Disease $300 Answer
All of the following provide a natural first line of defense against disease EXCEPT
interferon.
penicillin.
skin.
mucous membranes.
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38. Topic 4: Microbes and Human Disease $400 Question
What virus caught the attention of the public in 2003, when it killed millions of poultry?
Coronavirus
H5N1 influenza virus
H1N1 influenza virus
West Nile virus
Answer = B
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39. Topic 4: Microbes and Human Disease $400 Answer
What virus caught the attention of the public in 2003, when it killed millions of poultry?
Coronavirus
H5N1 influenza virus
H1N1 influenza virus
West Nile virus
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40. Topic 4: Microbes and Human Disease $500 Question
An example of a hemorrhagic fever virus is the
Marburg virus.
human immunodeficiency virus.
BSE.
West Nile virus.
Answer = A
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41. Topic 4: Microbes and Human Disease $500 Answer
An example of a hemorrhagic fever virus is the
Marburg virus.
human immunodeficiency virus.
BSE.
West Nile virus.
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42. Topic 5: Microbes and Human Welfare $100 Question
Bacillus thuringiensis is used
to treat sewage.
in bioremediation.
as a natural insecticide.
to recycle vital elements.
Answer = C
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43. Topic 5: Microbes and Human Welfare $100 Answer
Bacillus thuringiensis is used
to treat sewage.
in bioremediation.
as a natural insecticide.
to recycle vital elements.
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44. Topic 5: Microbes and Human Welfare $200 Question
Bioremediation is the use of microbes
to clean up pollutants and toxic wastes.
in recycling vital elements.
to process sewage.
in the production of foods.
Answer = A
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45. Topic 5: Microbes and Human Welfare $200 Answer
Bioremediation is the use of microbes
to clean up pollutants and toxic wastes.
in recycling vital elements.
to process sewage.
in the production of foods.
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46. Topic 5: Microbes and Human Welfare $300 Question
Biotechnology can best be defined as using living organisms to
clean up pollution.
develop desired products.
treat disease.
control pests.
Answer = B
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47. Topic 5: Microbes and Human Welfare $300 Answer
Biotechnology can best be defined as using living organisms to
clean up pollution.
develop desired products.
treat disease.
control pests.
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48. Topic 5: Microbes and Human Welfare $400 Question
Gene therapy is used to treat
cystic fibrosis.
diphtheria.
polio.
avian influenza A.
Answer = A
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49. Topic 5: Microbes and Human Welfare $400 Answer
Gene therapy is used to treat
cystic fibrosis.
diphtheria.
polio.
avian influenza A.
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50. Topic 5: Microbes and Human Welfare $500 Question
Primarily, which types of microorganisms return carbon dioxide to the atmosphere when they decompose organic wastes and dead plants and animals?
bacteria and archaea
fungi and plants
bacteria and fungi
plants and fungi
Answer = C
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51. Topic 5: Microbes and Human Welfare $500 Answer
Primarily, which types of microorganisms return carbon dioxide to the atmosphere when they decompose organic wastes and dead plants and animals?
bacteria and archaea
fungi and plants
bacteria and fungi
plants and fungi
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52. FINAL ROUND Question
Who challenged the case for spontaneous generation with the concept of biogenesis?
Pasteur
Virchow
Redi
Needham
Answer = B
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53. FINAL ROUND Answer
Who challenged the case for spontaneous generation with the concept of biogenesis?
Pasteur
Virchow
Redi
Needham
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