1. Introduction to Microbiology

Microbes that live stably in and on the human body are called the:

Why do containers of liquid placed in an autoclave need to remain at least slightly open?

Which of the following is a common type of vaccine used in the livestock industry?

All of the following are methods of food preservation except:

Which of the following microbes are among the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States?

Geobacillus stearothermophilus is commonly used as a biological indicator for which of the following sterilization processes?

Which of the following statements about the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion assay is correct?

Which microorganism is primarily responsible for causing tuberculosis in humans?

Which of the following best describes direct damage caused by a pathogen?

In a fasting urine sample, which of the following is considered an abnormal finding in the urine?

An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a:

Which of the following statements regarding HIV is correct?

Which of the following is the recommended method for storing disinfected electrodes in a microbiology laboratory?

Which of the following statements best explains the difference in LD50 values between exotoxins and endotoxins?

In microbiology, how are broths best categorized?