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Introduction to Microbiology quiz #1

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  • What is a paramecium?


    A paramecium is a single-celled eukaryotic microorganism classified as a protozoan, commonly studied in microbiology.

  • What do fungi give off after they digest the food that they absorb?


    Fungi release metabolic byproducts such as carbon dioxide and other waste products after digesting absorbed food.

  • Fungi produce several antibiotics. What is the name of the first antibiotic discovered?


    The first antibiotic discovered was penicillin.

  • What solidifying agent is used to prepare solid bacterial media?


    Agar is the solidifying agent commonly used to prepare solid bacterial media.

  • Who identified animalcules?


    Antony van Leeuwenhoek identified animalcules, which are microscopic organisms.

  • Where would you most likely find nitrogen-fixing bacteria?


    Nitrogen-fixing bacteria are commonly found in soil and in root nodules of certain plants.

  • Which organism is critical to the life cycle of schistosomes?


    Freshwater snails are critical to the life cycle of schistosomes.

  • What is an example of a liquid medium?


    Nutrient broth is an example of a liquid medium used to grow bacteria.

  • What is a controllable risk factor of infectious diseases?


    Proper handwashing is a controllable risk factor for infectious diseases.

  • Which pathogen causes influenza?


    Influenza is caused by the influenza virus.

  • Which is a biological contaminant?


    Bacteria are an example of a biological contaminant.

  • Which three elements are required to transmit infection in a healthcare setting?


    The three elements are a source of infection, a mode of transmission, and a susceptible host.

  • Which food is at a temperature that allows bacteria to grow well?


    Food kept in the temperature danger zone (between 41°F and 135°F) allows bacteria to grow well.

  • What are the three most common bloodborne pathogens (BBPs)?


    The three most common BBPs are HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV).

  • What is the sequencing of elements that allows infection to occur called?


    The sequencing of elements that allows infection to occur is called the chain of infection.

  • What must you do to keep bacteria from growing on temperature control for safety food (TCS)?


    Keep TCS food out of the temperature danger zone by proper refrigeration or heating.

  • Where do chemosynthetic bacteria get their energy?


    Chemosynthetic bacteria get their energy from chemical reactions involving inorganic molecules.

  • How do fungi obtain nutrients?


    Fungi obtain nutrients by absorbing them after externally digesting food with enzymes.

  • What type of items cannot be effectively disinfected?


    Some porous items, such as sponges, cannot be effectively disinfected.

  • What is the easiest way to recognize foods contaminated with spoilage bacteria?


    Spoilage bacteria often cause changes in odor, color, or texture of food.

  • What test result indicates that the unknown can utilize citrate as its sole carbon source?


    A color change in the citrate test medium indicates utilization of citrate as the sole carbon source.

  • Why is hand washing important in microbiology?


    Hand washing removes microbes and reduces the risk of infection and contamination.

  • Where would a thermophilic microorganism be found?


    Thermophilic microorganisms are found in hot environments, such as hot springs.

  • What is the maximum time food can remain in the temperature danger zone?


    Food can remain in the temperature danger zone for a maximum of 4 hours.

  • Why was one sterile broth inoculated with E. coli and the other was not?


    One broth was inoculated as an experimental sample, and the other served as a control.

  • What type of materials or surfaces is UV radiation appropriate for sterilizing?


    UV radiation is suitable for sterilizing surfaces and air, but not liquids or opaque materials.

  • How do scientists ensure that autoclaved materials were actually sterilized?


    Scientists use biological indicators or chemical indicators to confirm sterilization.

  • Which blood cells are not contained in the buffy coat?


    Red blood cells are not contained in the buffy coat.

  • What is a signature symptom of necrotizing fasciitis?


    Rapid tissue death and severe pain are signature symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis.

  • What viral illness typically lasts 5–10 days?


    The common cold is caused by a virus and typically lasts 5–10 days.

  • Which factor does not make the human body a favorable environment for many different microbes?


    Lack of nutrients does not make the human body favorable for microbes.

  • What organ is shown in the photomicrograph?


    The organ shown in the photomicrograph should be identified based on its cellular structure.

  • Which client is at the greatest risk for developing an intracellular pathogen infection?


    Immunocompromised clients are at greatest risk for intracellular pathogen infections.

  • What quality is not assessed in a physical analysis of urine?


    Microbial content is not typically assessed in a physical analysis of urine.

  • What is the process of sterilization?


    Sterilization is the process of killing or removing all microorganisms from a material.

  • What is an example of a field that is not a growing area of microbial study?


    Astrology is not a growing area of microbial study.