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.   Bacteria
B.   Parasites
C.   Fungi
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.   staining
B.   anaphase
C.   lysis
D.   spore
Question #3
______ passive immunity involves the administration of antibodies for short-term protection in special situations.
A.   direct
B.   neutral
C.   natural
D.   artificial
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.   False
B.   True
Question #8
_____ is one of the most common parasites to infect human gastrointestinal tracts.
A.   Ectoparasite
B.   Yeast
C.   Giardia
D.   Protozoa
Question #9
Mosquitos carrying the Plasmodium species can transmit _____ to humans.
A.   West Nile virus
B.   malaria
C.   Zika virus
D.   dengue
Question #10
Which of the following is not part of the helminth group of parasites?
A.   Ectoparasite
B.   Fluke
C.   Tapeworm
D.   Roundworm
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.   False
B.   True
Question #13
What are multicellular colonies of intertwined hyphae that form tiny knobs at their tips?
A.   Fungi
B.   Mold
C.   Protozoa
D.   Yeast
Question #14
Prions are infectious proteins that contain both DNA and RNA.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #15
What are the primary symptoms of a pinworm infection?
A.   Fever, pain, fatigue
B.   Anal itching which is worse at night
C.   Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
D.   Blindness and seizures

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