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Which of the following individuals is considered to be the “Father of Microbiology”?
Definition
A) Anton van Leeuwenhoek
B) Louis Pasteur
C) Robert Koch
D) Rudolf Virchow
Term
The microorganisms that usually live on or within a person are collectively referred to ashttp://www.flashcardmachine.com/my-flashcards/set.cgi?topic_id=2637489
Definition
A) germs.
B) indigenous microflora.
C) nonpathogens.
D) opportunistic pathogens.
Term
Microorganisms that live on dead and decaying organic material are known as
Definition
A) indigenous microflora.
B) parasites.
C) pathogens.
D) saprophytes.
Term
The study of algae is called
Definition
A) algaeology.
B) botany.
C) mycology.
D) phycology.
Term
The field of parasitology involves the study of which of the following types of organisms?
Definition
A) arthropods, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses
B) arthropods, helminths, and certain protozoa
C) bacteria, fungi, and protozoa
D) bacteria, fungi, and viruses
Term
Rudolf Virchow is given credit for proposing which of the following theories?
Definition
A) abiogenesis
B) biogenesis
C) germ theory of disease
D) spontaneous generation
Term
Which of the following microorganisms are considered obligate intracellular pathogens?
Definition
A) chlamydias, rickettsias, Mycobacterium leprae, and Treponema pallidum
B) Mycobacterium leprae and Treponema pallidum
C) Mycobacterium tuberculosis and viruses
D) rickettsias, chlamydias, and viruses
Term
Which one of the following statements is true?
Definition
A) Koch developed a rabies vaccine.
B) Microorganisms are ubiquitous.
C) Most microorganisms are harmful to humans.
D) Pasteur conducted experiments that proved the theory of abiogenesis.
Term
Which of the following are even smaller than viruses?
Definition
A) chlamydias
B) prions and viroids
C) rickettsias
D) cyanobacteria
Term
Which of the following individuals introduced the terms “aerobes” and “anaerobes”?
Definition
A) Anton van Leeuwenhoek
B) Louis Pasteur
C) Robert Koch
D) Rudolf Virchow
Term
Developed vaccines for anthrax and rabies.
Definition
a. Anton van Leeuwenhoek
b. Robert Koch
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Rudolf Virchow
e. Alexandre Emil Jean Yersin
Term
Proposed the theory of biogenesis.
Definition
a. Anton van Leeuwenhoek
b. Robert Koch
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Rudolf Virchow
e. Alexandre Emil Jean Yersin
Term
Discovered the etiologic agent of plague.
Definition
a. Anton van Leeuwenhoek
b. Robert Koch
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Rudolf Virchow
e. Alexandre Emil Jean Yersin
Term
The first person to observe live bacteria and protozoa
Definition
a. Anton van Leeuwenhoek
b. Robert Koch
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Rudolf Virchow
e. Alexandre Emil Jean Yersin
Term
Developed an experimental procedure that could be used to prove that a specific microorganism is the cause of a specific infectious disease.
Definition
a. Anton van Leeuwenhoek
b. Robert Koch
c. Louis Pasteur
d. Rudolf Virchow
e. Alexandre Emil Jean Yersin
Term
Organisms that live on dead or decaying organic matter.
Definition
a. pathogens
b. nonpathogens
c. opportunistic pathogens
d. indigenous microflora
e. saprophytes
Term
Microorganisms that do not cause disease.
Definition
a. pathogens
b. nonpathogens
c. opportunistic pathogens
d. indigenous microflora
e. saprophytes
Term
Microorganisms that usually do not cause disease, but can cause disease under certain circumstances.
Definition
a. pathogens
b. nonpathogens
c. opportunistic pathogens
d. indigenous microflora
e. saprophytes
Term
The microorganisms that live on us and in us.
Definition
a. pathogens
b. nonpathogens
c. opportunistic pathogens
d. indigenous microflora
e. saprophytes
Term
The most common causes of infectious diseases or microbial intoxications
Definition
a. pathogens
b. nonpathogens
c. opportunistic pathogens
d. indigenous microflora
e. saprophytes
Term
All infectious diseases are caused by pathogens.
Definition
True
False
Term
Pathogens greatly outnumber nonpathogens.
Definition
A) True
B) False
Term
Using microorganisms to clean up the environment is known as bioremediation.
Definition
A) True
B) False
Term
Microorganisms are essential in the field of genetic engineering.
Definition
A) True
B) False
Term
Microorganisms probably appeared on earth about 3.5 million years ago.
Definition
A) True
B) False
Term
Anton van Leeuwenhoek's experiments helped to prove that microorganisms cause disease.
Definition
A) True
B) False
Term
Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch made significant contributions to the “Germ Theory of Disease.”
Definition
A) True
B) False
Term
Pasteurization is a process that kills all microorganisms present in the liquid being pasteurized.
Definition
A) True
B) False
Term
Microorganisms contribute more oxygen to our atmosphere than plants do.
Definition
A) True
B) False
Term
Infectious diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans are known as zoonoses.
Definition
A) True
B) False
Term
This German scientist proposed the theory of biogenesis—that life can arise only from preexisting life.
Definition
a. Robert Koch
b. Louis Pasteur
c. Rudolf Virchow
d. Antony van Leeuwenhoek
Term
This Dutchman built single lens microscopes as a hobby and is believed to be the first person to see live bacteria and protozoa.
Definition
a. Robert Koch
b. Louis Pasteur
c. Rudolf Virchow
d. Antony van Leeuwenhoek
Term
This French scientist discovered that microorganisms are responsible for fermentations, contributed to disproving abiogenesis, and contributed to what is known as “the germ theory of disease.”
Definition
a. Robert Koch
b. Louis Pasteur
c. Rudolf Virchow
d. Antony van Leeuwenhoek
Term
This French scientist discovered that microorganisms are responsible for fermentations, contributed to disproving abiogenesis, and contributed to what is known as “the germ theory of disease.”
Definition
a. Robert Koch
b. Louis Pasteur
c. Rudolf Virchow
d. Antony van Leeuwenhoek
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