Microbiology 2010 - Microbiology with Lab » Summer 2022 » Chapter 2

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Question #1
Which of the following statements describes the field of microbiology before the development of the microscope?
A.   Pathogens were identified but not able to be examined.
B.   Scientists used Bergey’s Manual of Determinative Bacteriology to classify bacteria.
C.   Penicillin was the only antibiotic in use.
D.   It was believed disease was caused by magic.
Question #2
Medical microbiology involves identifying pathogens, but not identifying effective medical treatments.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #3
When naming bacteria, the genus name comes first, followed by the species name.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #4
Which of the following prefixes refers to a grouping of cocci bacteria in chain-like structures?
A.   Diplo-
B.   Mono-
C.   Strepto-
D.   Staphylo-
Question #5
A differential stain developed over 100 years ago in widespread use today is the _____ stain.
A.   gram
B.   endospore
C.   capsule
D.   acid-fast
Question #6
The reason a culture and sensitivity test is performed is to:
A.   Identify the microorganism causing the illness and appropriate antibiotics for treatment.
B.   Identify the most potent antibiotics for an illness.
C.   Determine the severity of the patient’s illness.
D.   Allow the microorganism to grow in a controlled environment.
Question #7
During the _____ process, the microbial sample is usually spread in a specific pattern on the growth medium.
A.   staining
B.   grouping
C.   inoculation
D.   simulation
Question #8
The disk diffusion method is the only method available to determine microbial susceptibility.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #9
Harmful proteins secreted outside the cells by both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria are called _____.
A.   actin
B.   reactin
C.   endotoxins
D.   exotoxins
Question #10
Antibiotics are chemical substances that kill bacteria and viruses.
A.   False
B.   True

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