Question 1

Which of the following terms refers to microorganisms that live in or on the body and cause harm?

Accepted Answer

A)  mesophiles
B)  thermophiles
C)  commensals
D)  pathogens
E)  halophilesF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

An organic nutrient that cannot be synthesized by the organism and must be provided is called a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  element.
B)  macronutrient.
C)  water.
D)  growth factor.
E)  trace element.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

When whole cells or large molecules in solution are engulfed by a cell, this endocytosis is specifically termed

Accepted Answer

A)  pinocytosis.
B)  phagocytosis.
C)  facilitated transport.
D)  facilitated diffusion.
E)  exocytosis.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

What compound has the highest concentration in a cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  CO2
B)  CH4
C)  H2O
D)  glucose
E)  NH3F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

When microbes in close nutritional relationship and one benefits but the other is not harmed, it is called

Accepted Answer

A)  symbiosis.
B)  satellitism.
C)  commensalism.
D)  mutualism.
E)  synergism.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is the largest component of the dry weight of a cell?

Accepted Answer

A)  inorganic compounds
B)  minerals
C)  water
D)  organic compounds
E)  saltsF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following require the cell to use ATP?

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitated diffusion
B)  diffusion
C)  endocytosis
D)  osmosisE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

When microbes share a habitat, with each providing a necessary nutrient for the other, the relationship is called

Accepted Answer

A)  syntrophy.
B)  satellitism.
C)  antibiosis.
D)  antagonism.
E)  autotrophy.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Inorganic nitrogen must be converted to ammonia to be used by a cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The term heterotroph refers to an organism that

Accepted Answer

A)  uses CO2 for its carbon source.
B)  must obtain organic compounds for its carbon needs.
C)  gets energy from sunlight.
D)  gets energy by oxidizing inorganic compounds.
E)  does not need a carbon source.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Exam 7: Microbial Nutrition, Ecology, and Growth

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When whole cells or large molecules in solution are engulfed by a cell, this endocytosis is specifically termed

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Which of the following require the cell to use ATP?

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Inorganic nitrogen must be converted to ammonia to be used by a cell.

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What compound has the highest concentration in a cell?

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When microbes in close nutritional relationship and one benefits but the other is not harmed, it is called

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When microbes share a habitat, with each providing a necessary nutrient for the other, the relationship is called

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Which of the following is the largest component of the dry weight of a cell?

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Inorganic nitrogen must be converted to ammonia to be used by a cell.

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