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1) Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
a) immunologist – studies ecology of Legionella pneumophila
b) virologist -- studies human immunodeficiency virus
c) Microbial ecologist -- studies bacteria that degrade oil
d) Microbial physiologist – studies fermentation of sourdough bread
e) Molecular biologist – studies recombinant DNA
2) You are observing a cell through a microscope and note that it has not apparent nucleus. You conclude that it most likely
a) has a peptidoglycan cell wall
b) has a cellulose cell wall
c) moves by pseudopods
d) is part of a …show more content…
15) Serological testing is based on the fact that
a) all bacteria have the same antigens
b) antibodies react specifically with an antigen
c) the human body makes antibodies against bacteria
d) antibodies cause the formation of antigens
e) bacteria clump together when mixed with any antibodies.
16) A primary difference between cyanobacteria and purple and green phototrophic bacteria is?
a) energy source b) cell wall type c) Oxygen production d) cell type e) color
17) You have isolated a gram-positive rod. What test will you perform next?
a) gram stain b) lactose fermentation c) endospore stain d) flagella stain e) DNA fingerprint
Short answers. Fill in the blanks or give a short answer for the following.
1) Your field of view through a microscope is 0.3 millimeters. If you have a worm that takes up half of your field of view it would be ______ micrometers.