Test Bank For Microbiology With Diseases by Body System 5th Edition by Robert W. Bauman

Test Bank For Microbiology With Diseases by Body System 5th Edition by Robert W. Bauman

ISBN-10: 013445233X, ISBN-13: 9780134452333 

Chapter 1 A Brief History of Microbiology

1.1 Multiple Choice Questions

1) Antoni van Leeuwenhoek was the first person in history to

1. A) use a magnifying glass.
2. B) develop a taxonomic system.
3. C) view microorganisms and record these observations.
4. D) disprove spontaneous generation.
5. E) use the germ theory of disease.

Answer: C

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge

Section: The Early Years of Microbiology

Learning Outcome: 1.1

2) The microbes commonly known as ________ are single-celled eukaryotes that are generally motile.

1. A) archaea
2. B) bacteria
3. C) fungi
4. D) protozoa
5. E) viruses

Answer: D

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Comprehension

Section: The Early Years of Microbiology

Learning Outcome: 1.3

3) Which of the following are prokaryotes?

1. A) algae
2. B) molds
3. C) protozoa
4. D) archaea
5. E) worms

Answer: D

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Comprehension

Section: The Early Years of Microbiology

Learning Outcome: 1.5

4) Louis Pasteur demonstrated that fermentation to produce alcohol is caused by

1. A) aerobes.
2. B) facultative anaerobes.
3. C) obligate parasites.
4. D) archaea.
5. E) prokaryotes.

Answer: B

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge

Section: The Golden Age of Microbiology

Learning Outcome: 1.6

5) Which of the following scientists provided evidence in favor of the concept of spontaneous generation?

1. A) Pasteur
2. B) Needham
3. C) Redi
4. D) Buchner
5. E) Spallanzani

Answer: B

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Knowledge

Section: The Golden Age of Microbiology

Learning Outcome: 1.7