Chapter 10- Microbial Ecology and Microbial Biotechnology

Chapter 10- Microbial Ecology and Microbial Biotechnology

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. A symbiont could be a(n):
A) commensal.
B) opportunist.
C) parasite.
D) all of the above
2.
The greatest number and variety of
indigenous microflora of the human body live
in or on the:
A) colon.
B) genitourinary tract.
C) mouth.
D) skin.
3. Escherichia coli living in the human colon
can be considered to be a(n):
A) endosymbiont.
B) opportunist.
C) symbiont in a mutualistic relationship.
D) all of the above
4. Which of the following sites of the human
body does not have indigenous microflora?
A) bloodstream
B) colon
C) distal urethra
D) vagina
5.
Which of the following would be present in
highest numbers in the indigenous microflora
of the human mouth?
A) α-Hemolytic streptococci
B) β-Hemolytic streptococci
C) Candida albicans
D) Staphylococcus aureus

Answer Key
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. A