Microbiology: Principles and Explorations, 10th Edition – Test Bank by Black | Complete Multiple-Choice Questions with Answers

This document is a comprehensive test bank for Microbiology: Principles and Explorations (10th Edition) by Jacquelyn G. Black. It includes over 40 multiple-choice questions and answers categorized by chapter and learning objectives. Topics span microbiological history, taxonomy, cell theory, infection control, virology, immunology, and the development of antibiotics. Ideal for instructors, students, and exam preparation.

TEST BANK FOR MICROBIOLOGY PRINCIPLES AND EXPLORATIONS 10TH EDITION BY BLACK 

Question type: Multiple-Choice 1) Microbes live in us, on us and nearly everywhere around us. Which of the following activities are microbes involved in? a) Decomposing dead organisms b) Aiding the digestive processes of grazing animals c) Capturing energy from the sun d) All of these Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Explain the roles that microbes play in our world, outlining their beneficial and harmful contributions and uses in research. Section Reference 1: Section 1.1 Question type: Multiple-Choice 2) Which of the following is a reason microorganisms are useful in many different research laboratories (such as ecology, biochemistry, evolution and genetics)? a) They are easy to see and count. b) They have fairly complex structures and are expensive. c) They reproduce fast and grow in large numbers. d) They live everywhere so contaminants from the environment are not a problem. Answer: c Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Explain the roles that microbes play in our world, outlining their beneficial and harmful contributions and uses in research. Section Reference 1: Section 1.1 Question type: Multiple-Choice 3) Microbiology is the study of bacteria, algae, fungi, viruses and protozoa. Most of these are single-celled, except for which two: a) bacteria (some of which are multicellular) and algae b) algae and fungi (some have many cells) c) protozoa and fungi d) bacteria and viruses Answer: b Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Distinguish between the different major taxonomical groups of microbes based on their cellular structure and the fields of microbiology with which they are frequently associated. Section Reference 1: Section 1.2 Question type: Multiple-Choice 4) A parasitologist studies parasites. What does a mycologist study? a) protozoa b) how viruses cause disease and are involved in cancer c) the development of chemical substances to treat diseases d) fungi Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 1: LO 1.2 Distinguish between the different major taxonomical groups of microbes based on their cellular structure and the fields of microbiology with which they are frequently associated. Section Reference 1: Section 1.2 Question type: Multiple-Choice 5) While a doctor may diagnose and treat a patient who presents with a disease, an epidemiologist: a) helps in the development and use of vaccines b) investigates what organism is responsible for a particular patients disease c) figures out how to use microorganisms to clean up the environment d) studies the frequency and distribution of the disease in the community Answer: d Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective 1: LO 1.1 Explain the roles that microbes play in our world, outlining their beneficial and harmful contributions and uses in research. Section Reference 1: Section 1.1 Question type: Multiple-Choice 6) What did ancient civilizations know about disease? a) Even though they could not see microbes the Greeks and Romans knew that they caused disease and could be transmitted. b) The ancient Mosaic laws in the bible forbid the burial of waste and encouraged the separation of lepers and other diseased individuals. c) All ancient civilizations thought that disease struck people that were morally corrupt. d) Infectious diseases did not have much impact on the survival of people in ancient civilizations. Answer: b Difficulty: Hard Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Outline the historical milestones that contributed to the development of microbiology as a scientific discipline. Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Question type: Multiple-Choice 7) What discovery was crucial to the founding of the field of microbiology? a) Isolation of lepers limiting the spread of infectious disease b) Agglutination of bacteria in immune serum c) The chemical composition of DNA, the genetic material d) Microscopes which allowed for the direct observation of microbes Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Outline the historical milestones that contributed to the development of microbiology as a scientific discipline. Section Reference 1: Section 1.3 Question type: Multiple-Choice 8) The English scientist Robert Hooke coined the term cell because the small boxes he saw in the microscope reminded him of a monk’s room. What is the cell theory that was later proposed? a) Cells are fundamental units of life. b) Replication requires the division of cells into two equal cells. c) Hereditary information is passed on in the form of DNA. d) All organisms are unicellular, made up of one cell. Answer: a Difficulty: Medium Learning Objective 1: LO 1.3 Outline the historical milestones that contributed to the development of microbiology as a scientific discipline. Section Reference 1: Section 1.3