Microbiology 2010 - Microbiology with Lab » Summer 2022 » Post-Test Chapter 3

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Question #1
Which of the following contain no organelles and consist of a protein coat that covers a single strand of DNA or RNA?
A.   Fungi
B.   Parasites
C.   Bacteria
D.   Viruses
Question #2
One of the methods viruses use to cause disease is by destroying the host cell which is known as cell _____ .
A.   anaphase
B.   spore
C.   staining
D.   lysis
Question #3
______ passive immunity involves the administration of antibodies for short-term protection in special situations.
A.   artificial
B.   direct
C.   neutral
D.   natural
Question #4
A patient’s HIV infection is determined to have progressed to AIDS when the patient’s T-cell count is below 200 cells/mm3.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #5
A patient with HIV is usually treated with a combination of three medications in order to decrease the risk of drug resistance.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #6
Parasites are identified by their name and stage of development.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #7
Protozoa are unable to survive without a human host.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #8
_____ is one of the most common parasites to infect human gastrointestinal tracts.
A.   Protozoa
B.   Giardia
C.   Ectoparasite
D.   Yeast
Question #9
Mosquitos carrying the Plasmodium species can transmit _____ to humans.
A.   Zika virus
B.   dengue
C.   West Nile virus
D.   malaria
Question #10
Which of the following is not part of the helminth group of parasites?
A.   Tapeworm
B.   Roundworm
C.   Ectoparasite
D.   Fluke
Question #11
Fleas and ticks are ectoparasites that feed on blood and can transmit diseases in the process.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #12
Yeasts are single-celled organisms that manufacture their own food using organic matter.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #13
What are multicellular colonies of intertwined hyphae that form tiny knobs at their tips?
A.   Protozoa
B.   Fungi
C.   Yeast
D.   Mold
Question #14
Prions are infectious proteins that contain both DNA and RNA.
A.   True
B.   False
Question #15
What are the primary symptoms of a pinworm infection?
A.   Anal itching which is worse at night
B.   Blindness and seizures
C.   Fever, pain, fatigue
D.   Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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