Microbiology 13th Edition by Tortora – Test Bank

Microbiology 13th Edition by Tortora – Test Bank

Microbiology: An Introduction, 13e (Tortora et al.)

Chapter 6   Microbial Growth

 

6.1   Multiple-Choice Questions

 

Figure 6.1

 

 

1) Figure 6.1, which line best depicts a facultative anaerobe in the absence of O2?

1. A) a
2. B) b
3. C) c

Answer:  B

Section:  6.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Analyzing

ASMcue Outcome:  3.3

Learning Outcome:  6.5

Global Outcome:  3

 

2) In Figure 6.1, which line best depicts an obligate anaerobe in the presence of O2?

1. A) a
2. B) b
3. C) c

Answer:  C

Section:  6.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Analyzing

ASMcue Outcome:  3.3

Learning Outcome:  6.5

Global Outcome:  3

 

 

3) In Figure 6.1, which line shows the growth of an obligate aerobe incubated anaerobically?

1. A) a
2. B) b
3. C) c

Answer:  C

Section:  6.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Analyzing

ASMcue Outcome:  3.3

Learning Outcome:  6.5

Global Outcome:  3

 

4) In Figure 6.1, which line best illustrates the growth of a facultative anaerobe incubated aerobically?

1. A) a
2. B) b
3. C) c

Answer:  A

Section:  6.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Analyzing

ASMcue Outcome:  3.3

Learning Outcome:  6.5

Global Outcome:  3

 

5) In Figure 6.1, which line best depicts a psychrotroph incubated at 0°C?

1. A) a
2. B) b
3. C) c

Answer:  C

Section:  6.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Understanding

ASMcue Outcome:  3.3

Learning Outcome:  6.5

Global Outcome:  3

 

6) If cells are grown in media containing amino acids labeled with radioactive nitrogen (15N), most of the radioactivity will be found in the cells’

1. A) DNA.
2. B) proteins.
3. C) phospholipids.
4. D) DNA and proteins.
5. E) DNA and phospholipids.

Answer:  D

Section:  6.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Analyzing

Learning Outcome:  6.4

Global Outcome:  2

 

7) Which of the following elements is NOT correctly matched with its cellular function?

1. A) nitrogen – needed for amino acid synthesis
2. B) phosphorus – incorporated into nucleic acids
3. C) sulfur – used for synthesis of thiamin and biotin
4. D) magnesium and potassium – required as cofactors for enzymes
5. E) phosphorus – used for production of carbohydrates.

Answer:  E

Section:  6.1

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Remembering

Learning Outcome:  6.4

 

8) Pathogenic bacteria isolated from the respiratory or intestinal tracts of humans are

1. A) strict aerobes that grow best in candle jars.
2. B) capnophiles that grow best in carbon dioxide incubators.
3. C) facultative anaerobes that require reducing media for growth.
4. D) strict aerobes that grow best in reducing media.
5. E) capnophiles that prefer highly oxygenated growth conditions.

Answer:  B

Section:  6.3

Bloom’s Taxonomy:  Analyzing

ASMcue Outcome:  3.3

Learning Outcome:  6.9

Global Outcome:  2