Test Bank For Microbiology An Introduction 12th Edition By Gerard J. Tortora

Microbiology: An Introduction, 12e, (Tortora)

Chapter 1 The Microbial World and You

1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions

1) Microorganisms are involved in each of the following processes EXCEPT

1. A) infection.
2. B) decomposition of organic material.
3. C) O2
4. D) food production.
5. E) smog production.

Answer: E

Section: 1.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge

Learning Outcome: 1.1

Global Outcome: 5

2) Each of the following organisms would be considered a microbe EXCEPT

1. A) yeast.
2. B) protozoan.
3. C) bacterium.
4. D) mushroom.
5. E) virus.

Answer: D

Section: 1.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge

Learning Outcome: 1.3

3) The term used to describe a disease-causing microorganism is

1. A) microbe.
2. B) bacterium.
3. C) virus.
4. D) pathogen.
5. E) infection.

Answer: D

Section: 1.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge

Learning Outcome: 1.3

4) Common commercial benefits of microorganisms include the synthesis of

1. A) riboflavin.
2. B) acetone.
3. C) insulin.
4. D) aspirin.
5. E) riboflavin, acetone, and insulin.

Answer: E

Section: 1.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge

Learning Outcome: 1.1

5) Commercial utilization of microbial products has become increasingly popular due to their environmentally friendly nature. Production of these products which are readily degraded and, thus, non-toxic typically utilizes

1. A) enzymes.
2. B) organic acids.
3. C) organic solvents.
4. D) soap.
5. E) alcohol.

Answer: A

Section: 1.4

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Application

Learning Outcome: 1.1