Question 1

Aspartame is a combination of amino acids produced from microorganisms industrially and used as a sweetener.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is transmitted by raw or undercooked seafood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Staphylococcus aureus
B)   Vibrio vulnificus
C)   Listeria monocytogenes
D)   Yersinia enterocolitica
E)   Clostridium botulinum

Question 3

involves the large- scale growth of particular microbes for producing some kind of beneficial compound.

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Industrial...

Question 4

The process whereby organic material is made into fuel by microorganisms is referred to as .

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Question 5

What are the levels of microbial associations in the environment? How do they relate to an ecosystem?

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Microorganisms are associated with each ...

Question 6

Which of the following results when ethanol is allowed to oxidize to acetic acid in the fermentation of fruit, grain, or vegetables?

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A)   beer
B)   malt
C)   champagne
D)   wine
E)   vinegar

Question 7

The colonial alga Botryococcus braunii is notable because it

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A)   produces hydrocarbons that could be used as fuels.
B)   produces a natural pesticide useful for control of mosquitoes.
C)   produces a biodegradable plastic.
D)   protects crops from freeze damage.
E)   produces a severe type of food poisoning. A

Question 8

is a fermented substance produced to feed livestock.

Accepted Answer

Silage

Question 9

is the partial oxidation of sugars to release energy.

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Question 10

Which of the following microorganisms associated with food poisoning thrives in cold storage?

Accepted Answer

A)   E. coli
B)   Clostridium botulinum
C)   Salmonella
D)   Listeria monocytogenes
E)   Shigella

Question 11

The fungus Aspergillus oryzae is involved in the production of

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A)   kimchi.
B)   sauerkraut.
C)   chocolate.
D)   soy sauce.
E)   coffee.

Question 12

Smallpox currently tops the list of bioterrorist threats. Why?

Accepted Answer

Although other microbes may produce higher mortality rates, the smallpox virus exhibits additional characteristics that make it a huge threat. The virus remains stable in the environment. It can be spread through inhalation, contact, and contamination of bedding and other materials, making it highly contagious. Because vaccination was suspended many years ago, much of the population is susceptible.

Question 13

Water resulting from the treatment of sewage and industrial waste is known as .

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Question 14

Ale is produced with the top- fermenting yeast known as .

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Question 15

Canned food is sterile.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Without the activities of microorganisms, the functioning of the Earth's ecosystems would cease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Highly perishable foods exhibit all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   they can be stored in sealed containers without spoiling even if the can is opened.
B)   they are high in nutrients.
C)   they need to be kept cold.
D)   they are moist.
E)   they are unprotected by rinds or coverings.

Question 18

What was the first substance produced by microorganisms to be used pharmaceutically?

Accepted Answer

A)   amoxicillin
B)   streptomycin
C)   tetracycline
D)   penicillin
E)   erythromycin

Question 19

How is environmental microbiology used for water quality testing?

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Question 20

Pickling is the process of preserving foods in .

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Exam 25: Applied and Environmental Microbiology

Aspartame is a combination of amino acids produced from microorganisms industrially and used as a sweetener.

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Which of the following is transmitted by raw or undercooked seafood?

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involves the large- scale growth of particular microbes for producing some kind of beneficial compound.

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Industrial...
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The process whereby organic material is made into fuel by microorganisms is referred to as .

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What are the levels of microbial associations in the environment? How do they relate to an ecosystem?

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Which of the following results when ethanol is allowed to oxidize to acetic acid in the fermentation of fruit, grain, or vegetables?

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The colonial alga Botryococcus braunii is notable because it

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is a fermented substance produced to feed livestock.

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Silage

is the partial oxidation of sugars to release energy.

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Which of the following microorganisms associated with food poisoning thrives in cold storage?

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The fungus Aspergillus oryzae is involved in the production of

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Smallpox currently tops the list of bioterrorist threats. Why?

Water resulting from the treatment of sewage and industrial waste is known as .

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Ale is produced with the top- fermenting yeast known as .

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Canned food is sterile.

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Without the activities of microorganisms, the functioning of the Earth's ecosystems would cease.

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Highly perishable foods exhibit all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

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What was the first substance produced by microorganisms to be used pharmaceutically?

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How is environmental microbiology used for water quality testing?

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Pickling is the process of preserving foods in .

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Which of the following is transmitted by raw or undercooked seafood?

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involves the large- scale growth of particular microbes for producing some kind of beneficial compound.

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The process whereby organic material is made into fuel by microorganisms is referred to as .

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What are the levels of microbial associations in the environment? How do they relate to an ecosystem?

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Which of the following results when ethanol is allowed to oxidize to acetic acid in the fermentation of fruit, grain, or vegetables?

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The colonial alga Botryococcus braunii is notable because it

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Which of the following microorganisms associated with food poisoning thrives in cold storage?

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The fungus Aspergillus oryzae is involved in the production of

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Smallpox currently tops the list of bioterrorist threats. Why?

Water resulting from the treatment of sewage and industrial waste is known as .

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Ale is produced with the top- fermenting yeast known as .

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Canned food is sterile.

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Without the activities of microorganisms, the functioning of the Earth's ecosystems would cease.

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Highly perishable foods exhibit all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

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What was the first substance produced by microorganisms to be used pharmaceutically?

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How is environmental microbiology used for water quality testing?

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