Nesters Microbiology A Human Perspective 8th Edition By Anderson Lecturer – Test Bank

Nesters Microbiology A Human Perspective 8th Edition By Anderson Lecturer – Test Bank

Chapter 12

The Eukaryotic Members of the Microbial World

Multiple Choice Questions

In the late nineteenth century, immigration from Ireland to the United States occurred in high numbers due to an infection of potatoes by

1. bacteria.
   B. viruses.
   C. fungi.
   D. amoeboid protozoa.
   E.

water molds.

ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, interact with both human and non-human hosts in beneficial, neutral or detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: History of Microbiology

2. Plant pathology grew in importance as a field of study after it was shown that the Irish potato blight was caused by
   A.bacteria.
   B. viruses.
   C. fungi.
   D. amoeboid protozoa.
   E.

water molds.

ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, interact with both human and non-human hosts in beneficial, neutral or detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: History of Microbiology

3. Most fungi are
   A.aerobic or facultatively anaerobic.
   B. obligate anaerobes.
   C. obligate aerobes.
   D. microaerophiles.

ASM Objective: 03.03 The survival and growth of any microorganism in a given environment depends on its metabolic characteristics.
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

4. Fungi are particularly adept at infecting
   A.protozoans.
   B. algae.
   C. animals.
   D. plants.

ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, interact with both human and non-human hosts in beneficial, neutral or detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

5. The return of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere and nitrogen to the soil is due to the action of
   A.viruses and plants.
   B. bacteria and viruses.
   C. fungi and bacteria.
   D. fungi and viruses.

ASM Objective: 06.01 Microbes are essential for life, as we know it, and the processes that support life (e.g. in biogeochemical cycles and plant/animal microflora).
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

6. All fungi have ______ in their cell walls.
   A.cellulose
   B. pectin
   C. peptidoglycan
   D. chitin

ASM Objective: 05.01 Microorganisms are ubiquitous and live in diverse and dynamic ecosystems.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

7. Fungi are classified according to their
   A.mode of locomotion.
   B. morphology.
   C. mode of nutrition.
   D. method of sexual reproduction.

ASM Objective: 04.02 Although the central dogma is universal in all cells, the processes of replication, transcription, and translation differ in Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukaryotes.
ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

8. The group of Fungi in which sexual reproduction has not been observed is
   A.Ascomycetes.
   B. Deuteromycetes.
   C. Zygomycetes.
   D. Basidiomycetes.

ASM Objective: 04.02 Although the central dogma is universal in all cells, the processes of replication, transcription, and translation differ in Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukaryotes.
ASM Topic: Module 04 Information Flow
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

9. Deuteromycetes has been further classified using
   A.DNA probes.
   B. rRNA analysis.
   C. Southern blotting.
   D. replica plating.

ASM Objective: 01.05 The evolutionary relatedness of organisms is best reflected in phylogenetic trees.
ASM Topic: Module 01 Evolution
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

10. The terms yeast, mold, and mushrooms refers to fungal
    A.reproduction.
    B. morphology.
    C. nutrition.
    D. parasites.

ASM Objective: 02.04 The structure and function of microorganisms have been revealed by the use of microscopy (including bright field, phase contrast, fluorescent, and electron).
ASM Topic: Module 02 Structure and Function
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

11. A tangle of fungal hyphae is generally known as a
    A.bud.
    B. mycelium.
    C. germ tube.
    D. spore.

ASM Objective: 02.04 The structure and function of microorganisms have been revealed by the use of microscopy (including bright field, phase contrast, fluorescent, and electron).
ASM Topic: Module 02 Structure and Function
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

12. Dimorphic fungi
    A.may grow as mycelia or yeast.
    B. are often associated with disease in humans.
    C. are mushrooms.
    D. are strictly hyphae.
    E. may grow as mycelia or yeast AND are often associated with disease in humans.

ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, interact with both human and non-human hosts in beneficial, neutral or detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.03
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

13. Fungal spores are a major cause of
    A.anaerobic disease.
    B. fermentation.
    C. food spoilage.
    D. asthma.

ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, interact with both human and non-human hosts in beneficial, neutral or detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.03
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

14. The pH at which most fungi thrive is
    A.3.0.
    B. 5.0.
    C. 7.0.
    D. 8.0.

ASM Objective: 03.03 The survival and growth of any microorganism in a given environment depends on its metabolic characteristics.
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

15. Lichens may be an association of
    A.several different fungi.
    B. protozoa and bacteria.
    C. algae and fungus.
    D. virus and algae.

ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, interact with both human and non-human hosts in beneficial, neutral or detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.02
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

16. Mycorrhizae
    A.are vital for the survival of lichens.
    B. are vital for the survival of many plants.
    C. increase the absorptive ability of roots.
    D.

are used in the production of wine, beer, and bread.

1. are vital for the survival of many plants AND increase the absorptive ability of roots.

ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, interact with both human and non-human hosts in beneficial, neutral or detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.02
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

17. Haustoria
    A.are a form of parasitic protozoan.
    B. refers to the reproductive structure formed by slime molds.
    C. are specialized hyphae used by parasitic fungi.
    D. are the reproductive form of protozoans.

ASM Objective: 02.04 The structure and function of microorganisms have been revealed by the use of microscopy (including bright field, phase contrast, fluorescent, and electron).
ASM Topic: Module 02 Structure and Function
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

18. Fungi capable of dimorphism grow either as
    A.rhizoids or hyphae.
    B. yeast-like or mycelium.
    C. germ tubes or buds.
    D. spores or mushrooms.

ASM Objective: 02.04 The structure and function of microorganisms have been revealed by the use of microscopy (including bright field, phase contrast, fluorescent, and electron).
ASM Topic: Module 02 Structure and Function
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.01
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

19. Fungal diseases are generally referred to as
    A.mycoses.
    B. infections.
    C. systemics.
    D. infestations.

ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, interact with both human and non-human hosts in beneficial, neutral or detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.03
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

20. Aflatoxins
    A.are produced by Aspergillus.
    B. are possible carcinogens.
    C. may be found in peanuts.
    D. are toxins.
    E. All of the choices are correct.

ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, interact with both human and non-human hosts in beneficial, neutral or detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.03
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

21. Fungi that are important for fermentation of fruits
    A.are yeasts.
    B. are facultative anaerobes.
    C. grow well at acid pH.
    D. secrete enzymes that degrade organic molecules.
    E. All of the choices are correct.

ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.03
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

22. Coccidioidomycosis is
    A.a fungal disease.
    B. a protozoal disease.
    C. caused by Coccidioides sp.
    D. caused by Candida sp.
    E. a fungal disease AND caused by Coccidioides sp.

ASM Objective: 05.04 Microorganisms, cellular and viral, interact with both human and non-human hosts in beneficial, neutral or detrimental ways.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.03
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

23. Fungi are important in
    A. food production.
    B. food spoilage.
    C. production of antibiotics.
    D. disease of plants.
    E. All of the choices are correct.

ASM Objective: 06.01 Microbes are essential for life, as we know it, and the processes that support life (e.g. in biogeochemical cycles and plant/animal microflora).
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.03
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

24. Fungi are important because of their ability to
    A.help many plants grow.
    B. cause disease in plants.
    C. make certain foods and beverages.
    D. spoil food.
    E. All of the above.

ASM Objective: 06.01 Microbes are essential for life, as we know it, and the processes that support life (e.g. in biogeochemical cycles and plant/animal microflora).
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.03
Section: 12.01
Topic: Eukaryotes

25. Algae are important environmentally as
    A.major producers of carbon dioxide.
    B. major producers of oxygen.
    C. local flora.
    D. local contaminants.

ASM Objective: 06.01 Microbes are essential for life, as we know it, and the processes that support life (e.g. in biogeochemical cycles and plant/animal microflora).
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.04
Section: 12.02
Topic: Eukaryotes

26. Free-floating, photosynthetic organisms found in marine environments are
    A.Bucella.
    B. blue-green algae.
    C. krill.
    D. phytoplankton.

ASM Objective: 05.01 Microorganisms are ubiquitous and live in diverse and dynamic ecosystems.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.04
Section: 12.02
Topic: Eukaryotes

27. Algae
    A.often grow in areas where other forms of life may have difficulty.
    B. are strictly macroscopic organisms.
    C. have a vascular system similar to plants.
    D. are only found in the soil.

ASM Objective: 05.01 Microorganisms are ubiquitous and live in diverse and dynamic ecosystems.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.04
Section: 12.02
Topic: Eukaryotes

28. Macroscopic algae possess a special structure that acts as an anchor and is commonly called
    A.a thallus.
    B. a holdfast.
    C. roots.
    D. the stipe.

ASM Objective: 05.01 Microorganisms are ubiquitous and live in diverse and dynamic ecosystems.
ASM Topic: Module 05 Systems
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.04
Section: 12.02
Topic: Eukaryotes

29. Agar is obtained from
    A.bacteria.
    B. algae.
    C. protozoans.
    D. plants.

ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Bloom’s Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 12.04
Section: 12.02
Topic: Eukaryotes

30. Diatoms are algae whose silicon dioxide-containing shells are useful economically as
    A.filters.
    B. fertilizers.
    C. stabilizers.
    D. thickeners.

ASM Objective: 06.03 Humans utilize and harness microorganisms and their products.
ASM Topic: Module 06 Impact of Microorganisms
Bloom’s Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 12.04
Section: 12.02
Topic: Eukaryotes