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Which of the following is false?


A) The outer coats of all viruses are alike.
B) The virus contains either DNA or RNA at its core, but not both.
C) Viruses infect organisms in all three domains of life.
D) Most viruses have a protein coat or covering.
E) Some viruses benefit us indirectly.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Most species of Gram-positive bacteria are


A) photoautotrophic.
B) photoheterotrophic.
C) chemoautotrophic.
D) chemoheterotrophic.
E) photochemoautotrophic.

F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

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MATCHING Classification.Answer the following questions using the five groups listed below: a.halophiles b.cyanobacteria c.thermophiles d.proteobacteria e.methanogens -Bacteriophages may reproduce using a __________ pathway in which viral DNA becomes part of the host chromosome.

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All of the following are located on the exterior surface of a prokaryote EXCEPT


A) flagellum
B) pilus
C) plasma membrane
D) capsule
E) none of these

F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Gram-positive bacteria have ____ and appear ____ under the microscope.


A) thick walls; pink
B) thick walls; purple
C) thin walls; pink
D) thin walls; purple
E) none of these

F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

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AIDS is short for


A) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
B) Accelerated Immune Death Syndrome.
C) Accentuated Induced Deficiency Syndrome.
D) Advantageous Immunity Deficiency Syndrome.
E) none of these.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Endospores can resist


A) boiling water.
B) acids.
C) irradiation.
D) disinfectants.
E) all of these.

F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Which of the following prokaryotic nutritional groups use CO2 and inorganic substances to produce energy?


A) photoautotrophs
B) chemoautotrophs
C) photoheterotrophs
D) chemoheterotrophs
E) none of these

F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Why are endospores so dangerous to food production?

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Endospores are capable of withstanding d...

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of viruses?


A) Contains DNA or RNA genetic material.
B) Contains cytoplasm and ribosomes.
C) Has a protein coat.
D) Can only replicate inside a living host cell.
E) Is very small.

F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

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Which of the following is NOT true of type I Herpes simplex?


A) It is a DNA virus.
B) It has a latent phase in its replication cycle.
C) It remains in nerve cells for a time.
D) Sunburn or other stress can activate it.
E) Once activated it causes a form of skin cancer.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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Which of the following is a correct description of a prokaryote shape?


A) A coccus is corkscrew shaped.
B) An archaean is arch shaped.
C) A bacillus is rod shaped.
D) A spirillum is shperical.
E) All of these are correct.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements is true of the proteobacteria?


A) They are the most diverse group of bacteria.
B) Some are photoautotrophs.
C) Some are chemoautotrophs.
D) Some are chemoheterotrophs.
E) All of these are true.

F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

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MATCHING Classification.Answer the following questions using the five groups listed below: a.halophiles b.cyanobacteria c.thermophiles d.proteobacteria e.methanogens -__________ or __________ extend from many prokaryotic cells and serve in attachment and motility.

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How do archaea differ from bacteria?

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For one, archaea are for more ...

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Which of the following lack a nucleus and are structurally simple?


A) eukaryotes
B) prokaryotes
C) fungi
D) algae
E) all of these

F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

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