Question 1

The scientific method involves formulating a tentative explanation, called the hypothesis, to account for what has been observed or measured.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that

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A)  cause human disease.
B)  lack a cell nucleus.
C)  are infectious particles.
D)  are too small to be seen with the unaided eye.
E)  can only be found growing in laboratories.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following diseases probably involves microbial infection?

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A)  gastric ulcers
B)  female infertility
C)  coronary artery disease
D)  cervical cancer
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 4

The fossil record has established that prokaryotes existed on earth for approximately 2 billion years before eukaryotes appeared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The smallest and most significant taxon is

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A)  Genus.
B)  Species.
C)  Kingdom.
D)  Family.
E)  Phylum.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 6

A hypothesis must be tested before it can be considered a theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: The Main Themes of Microbiology

The smallest and most significant taxon is

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A hypothesis must be tested before it can be considered a theory.

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The scientific method involves formulating a tentative explanation, called the hypothesis, to account for what has been observed or measured.

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All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that

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Which of the following diseases probably involves microbial infection?

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The fossil record has established that prokaryotes existed on earth for approximately 2 billion years before eukaryotes appeared.

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Exam 1: The Main Themes of Microbiology

The smallest and most significant taxon is

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A hypothesis must be tested before it can be considered a theory.

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The scientific method involves formulating a tentative explanation, called the hypothesis, to account for what has been observed or measured.

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All microorganisms are best defined as organisms that

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Which of the following diseases probably involves microbial infection?

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The fossil record has established that prokaryotes existed on earth for approximately 2 billion years before eukaryotes appeared.

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