Question 1

The Dutch merchant who made and used quality magnifying lenses to see and record microorganisms was ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Francesco Redi
B)  Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
C)  Louis Pasteur
D)  Joseph Lister
E)  Robert Koch

Question 2

The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decomposers
B)  prokaryotes
C)  pathogens
D)  eukaryotes
E)  fermenters

Question 3

All of the following are lipids except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol
B)  starch
C)  phospholipid
D)  wax
E)  triglyceride

Question 4

Despite the lack of a membrane-bound nucleus,bacteria and archaea are cells with a complex organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

During protein synthesis,________ RNA is made as a copy of a gene from DNA.

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer
B)  messenger
C)  ribosomal
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 6

Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria
B)  viruses
C)  parasites
D)  microorganisms
E)  prokaryotes

Question 7

Helminths are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bacteria
B)  protozoa
C)  molds
D)  parasitic worms
E)  infectious particles

Question 8

Using microbes to detoxify a site contaminated with heavy metals is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  biotechnology
B)  bioremediation
C)  decomposition
D)  immunology
E)  epidemiology

Question 9

Most biochemical macromolecules are polymers,which are chains of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrophobic molecules
B)  electrolytic molecules
C)  repeating monomers
D)  repeating carbohydrates
E)  hydrogen bonds

Question 10

You are trying to identify a chemical that consists of adenine,ribose,and three phosphates. What is this chemical?

Accepted Answer

A)  DNA
B)  RNA
C)  ATP
D)  Phospholipid

Question 11

Carl Woese and George Fox developed the three-domain system of taxonomy based on what molecular discovery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Variations in the ribonucleic acid of the small ribosomal subunit of organisms
B)  Mutations in enzyme proteins
C)  Genetic analysis showing that bacteria and archaea are identical
D)  Molecular analysis of genes showing that eukaryotes evolved from bacteria,and bacteria evolved from archaea

Question 12

All proteins are enzymes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a unique characteristic of viruses that distinguishes them from the other major groups of microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cause human disease
B)  Lack a nucleus
C)  Cannot be seen without a microscope
D)  Contain genetic material
E)  Lack cell structure

Question 14

Which statement correctly compares the sizes of different microorganisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacteria are larger than viruses
B)  Bacteria are larger than eukaryotic microorganisms
C)  Eukaryotic microorganisms are smaller than viruses
D)  Archaea are larger than eukaryotic microorganisms but smaller than bacteria

Question 15

Which of the following statements correctly determines the process when following the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formulate question,conduct research,propose hypothesis,test hypothesis
B)  Propose hypothesis,test hypothesis,formulate question,conduct research
C)  Formulate question,propose hypothesis,test hypothesis,conduct research
D)  Conduct research,formulate question,propose hypothesis,test hypothesis

Question 16

Breonna Jones is 16 years old, 5'4", and weighs 93 lb. She was admitted to an inpatient medical unit 2 days ago after collapsing at the local high school. Her parents knew she was skinny and had lost weight in the past few months, but had no idea that her life was in danger. The medical team has instituted treatment for anorexia nervosa. As you develop Breonna's nursing plan of care, you take into consideration the four major biological molecules that are building blocks of all cells.
-The nurse implements an extensive nutrition education plan for Breonna,beginning at the molecular level.Carbohydrates,lipids,proteins,and nucleic acids are the four main families of biological molecules referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  macromolecules
B)  monosaccharides
C)  polysaccharides
D)  micromolecules

Question 17

The lipid group that is the major component of cell membranes is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prostaglandins
B)  waxes
C)  phospholipids
D)  steroids
E)  triglycerides

Question 18

When assigning a scientific name to an organism,

Accepted Answer

A)  the species name is capitalized.
B)  the species name is placed first.
C)  the species name can be abbreviated.
D)  both genus and species names are capitalized.
E)  both genus and species names are italicized or underlined.

Question 19

Nucleic acids have primary,secondary,tertiary,and quaternary levels of organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The acceptance or rejection of a hypothesis is based on a series of educated guesses and opinions.  Once the opinion is widely accepted it becomes a theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks

Nucleic acids have primary,secondary,tertiary,and quaternary levels of organization.

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You are trying to identify a chemical that consists of adenine,ribose,and three phosphates. What is this chemical?

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Which of the following statements correctly determines the process when following the scientific method?

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All proteins are enzymes.

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Which of the following is a unique characteristic of viruses that distinguishes them from the other major groups of microorganisms?

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During protein synthesis,________ RNA is made as a copy of a gene from DNA.

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Most biochemical macromolecules are polymers,which are chains of ________.

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Which statement correctly compares the sizes of different microorganisms?

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All of the following are lipids except ________.

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The acceptance or rejection of a hypothesis is based on a series of educated guesses and opinions. Once the opinion is widely accepted it becomes a theory.

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The lipid group that is the major component of cell membranes is the ________.

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Using microbes to detoxify a site contaminated with heavy metals is an example of ________.

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Carl Woese and George Fox developed the three-domain system of taxonomy based on what molecular discovery?

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Despite the lack of a membrane-bound nucleus,bacteria and archaea are cells with a complex organizational structure.

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When assigning a scientific name to an organism,

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The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are called ________.

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Helminths are ________.

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The Dutch merchant who made and used quality magnifying lenses to see and record microorganisms was ________.

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Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed ________.

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Exam 1: Introduction to Microbes and Their Building Blocks

Nucleic acids have primary,secondary,tertiary,and quaternary levels of organization.

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You are trying to identify a chemical that consists of adenine,ribose,and three phosphates. What is this chemical?

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Which of the following statements correctly determines the process when following the scientific method?

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All proteins are enzymes.

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Which of the following is a unique characteristic of viruses that distinguishes them from the other major groups of microorganisms?

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During protein synthesis,________ RNA is made as a copy of a gene from DNA.

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Most biochemical macromolecules are polymers,which are chains of ________.

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Which statement correctly compares the sizes of different microorganisms?

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All of the following are lipids except ________.

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The acceptance or rejection of a hypothesis is based on a series of educated guesses and opinions. Once the opinion is widely accepted it becomes a theory.

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The lipid group that is the major component of cell membranes is the ________.

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Using microbes to detoxify a site contaminated with heavy metals is an example of ________.

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Carl Woese and George Fox developed the three-domain system of taxonomy based on what molecular discovery?

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Despite the lack of a membrane-bound nucleus,bacteria and archaea are cells with a complex organizational structure.

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When assigning a scientific name to an organism,

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The microorganisms that recycle nutrients by breaking down dead matter and wastes are called ________.

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Helminths are ________.

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The Dutch merchant who made and used quality magnifying lenses to see and record microorganisms was ________.

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Living things ordinarily too small to be seen with the unaided eye are termed ________.

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