1. Introduction to Microbiology

Which of the following organisms is critical to the life cycle of schistosomes?

What are the filamentous mats formed by most fungi called?

Cross-contamination has occurred when:

Which of the following best describes the role of normal flora in the human body?

Which of the following pathologies puts patients at high risk for acute renal failure?

In the context of microbiology and hair analysis, if the hair feels rough when performing a porosity test, it means the cuticle is:

Pathogenic microorganisms typically grow well within which temperature range?

Which of the following is the best method to prevent air contamination when using an inoculating loop during microbiological procedures?

In a typical one-step viral growth curve, approximately how many viruses are present at time step 5, assuming the latent period has just ended and the burst size is 100 virions per infected cell with 10 infected cells?

All of the following diseases can be transmitted by drinking contaminated water EXCEPT:

Which of the following conditions would indicate that a delivery of poultry should be rejected?

In microbiology laboratory procedures, what is the primary purpose of using a sterile spreader?

Which of the following is the most common site of a nosocomial infection?

Which process is primarily responsible for the biological breakdown of most organic matter in sewage during wastewater treatment?

Which of the following best explains why bed rest and analgesics are recommended treatments for infectious mononucleosis?