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Introduction to Microbiology quiz #5

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  • What is the best method for sterilizing a heat-sensitive solution?

    Filtration is best for sterilizing heat-sensitive solutions.

  • Which organisms are exceptions to the definition of a microbe?

    Multicellular organisms visible to the naked eye are exceptions.

  • What type of infection is most likely to be polymicrobial?

    Wound infections are often polymicrobial.

  • What is an appropriate guideline for collecting specimens?

    Use sterile containers and avoid contamination when collecting specimens.

  • Which areas of the skin have dense microbial populations?

    Moist areas, such as the armpits and groin, have dense microbial populations.

  • What reservoir conditions are needed for a pathogen to survive?

    Pathogens need suitable temperature, moisture, and nutrients to survive in a reservoir.

  • What type of food is not a common source of food-borne pathogens?

    Unopened canned foods are not common sources of food-borne pathogens.

  • Can you observe microorganisms on your hand?

    Microorganisms on your hand cannot be seen without a microscope.

  • Which term describes a discrete mound of cells growing on a solid nutrient surface?

    A colony describes a discrete mound of cells on solid media.

  • Which of these sciences began with the invention of the microscope?

    Microbiology began with the invention of the microscope.

  • The common cold, hepatitis, and measles are examples of:

    These are examples of viral diseases.

  • Any abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus is called what?

    A mycosis is a disease caused by a fungus.