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Module 4 Review Sheet Answers

The document contains a review module with matching questions related to microbiology, including definitions and examples of microorganisms such as endospores, fungi, and viruses. It also includes multiple-choice questions about DNA exchange in bacteria, the benefits of normal flora, and opportunistic infections. Additionally, there is a section for describing various microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths.

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Module 4 Review Sheet Answers

The document contains a review module with matching questions related to microbiology, including definitions and examples of microorganisms such as endospores, fungi, and viruses. It also includes multiple-choice questions about DNA exchange in bacteria, the benefits of normal flora, and opportunistic infections. Additionally, there is a section for describing various microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths.

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Module 4 Review

Matching:

1) Endospore __D____ A. widespread occurrence of a disease (eg. SARS


outbreak or flu outbreak)

2) Fungi __J____ B. organism acquires its nutrients from a host

3) Malaria __F____ C. slimy protective covering outside the cell wall

4) Epidemic __A____ D. allows bacteria to survive extreme conditions


(such as freezer or extreme heat)

5) Normal flora __G____ E. can exhibit latency; not considered a living thing

6) Viruses __E____ F. example of a type of protozoan

7) Pandemic __I____ G. prevents pathogen growth, produce lactic acid,


can metabolize carcinogens, produce important
vitamins

8) Parasite __B____ H. single-celled eukaryotic protists

9) Capsule __C____ I. worldwide occurrence of a disease (eg. H1N1)

10) Protozoa __H____ J. decomposer, eukaryotic

Multiple Choice
1) The ________ allows for DNA exchange in bacterial cells.
A. Endospore
B. Flagella
C. Capsule
D. Pilus

2) Normal flora are considered beneficial due to which of the following?


A. They regulate the immune system
B. They prevent growth of harmful bacteria
C. Have been linked to aiding in mental health
D. All of the above

3) Which of the following describes an opportunistic infection?


A. They cause infection when the immune system is working as normal
B. They are only caused by bacteria
C. They cause infection when the immune system is suppressed
D. They tend to occur when an individual is eating a healthy diet
Describe each of the microorganisms using the chart below:
Use notes to complete the chart – email me with any questions or if you want me to check if you
were thorough enough

Bacteria

Viruses

Fungi

Protozoa

Helminths

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