Microbiology Textbook, MCQ

Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors.
The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health.
The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter.
Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.* Complete Textbook by OpenStax* Multiple Choices Questions (MCQ)* Essay Questions Flash Cards* Key-Terms Flash CardsPowered by https://www.jobilize.com/1.
An Invisible World 1.1.
What Our Ancestors Knew 1.2.
A Systematic Approach 1.3.
Types of Microorganisms2.
How We See the Invisible World 2.1.
The Properties of Light 2.2.
Peering Into the Invisible World 2.3.
Instruments of Microscopy 2.4.
Staining Microscopic Specimens3.
The Cell 3.1.
Spontaneous Generation 3.2.
Foundations of Modern Cell Theory 3.3.
Unique Characteristics of Prokaryotic Cells 3.4.
Unique Characteristics of Eukaryotic Cells4.
Prokaryotic Diversity 4.1.
Prokaryote Habitats, Relationships, and Microbiomes 4.2.
Proteobacteria 4.3.
Nonproteobacteria Gram-Negative Bacteria and Phototrophic Bacteria 4.4.
Gram-Positive Bacteria 4.5.
Deeply Branching Bacteria 4.6.
Archaea5.
The Eukaryotes of Microbiology 5.1.
Unicellular Eukaryotic Parasites 5.2.
Parasitic Helminths 5.3.
Fungi 5.4.
Algae 5.5.
Lichens6.
Acellular Pathogens 6.1.
Viruses 6.2.
The Viral Life Cycle 6.3.
Isolation, Culture, and Identification of Viruses 6.4.
Viroids, Virusoids, and Prions7.
Microbial Biochemistry 7.1.
Organic Molecules 7.2.
Carbohydrates 7.3.
Lipids 7.4.
Proteins 7.5.
Using Biochemistry to Identify Microorganisms8.
Microbial Metabolism 8.1.
Energy, Matter, and Enzymes 8.2.
Catabolism of Carbohydrates 8.3.
Cellular Respiration 8.4.
Fermentation 8.5.
Catabolism of Lipids and Proteins 8.6.
Photosynthesis 8.7.
Biogeochemical Cycles9.
Microbial Growth 9.1.
How Microbes Grow 9.2.
Oxygen Requirements for Microbial Growth 9.3.
The Effects of pH on Microbial Growth 9.4.
Temperature and Microbial Growth 9.5.
Other Environmental Conditions that Affect Growth 9.6.
Media Used for Bacterial Growth10.
Biochemistry of the Genome 10.1.
Using Microbiology to Discover the Secrets of Life 10.2.
Structure and Function of DNA 10.3.
Structure and Function of RNA 10.4.
Structure and Function of Cellular Genomes11.
Mechanisms of Microbial Genetics 11.1.
The Functions of Genetic Material 11.2.
DNA Replication 11.3.
RNA Transcription 11.4.
Protein Synthesis (Translation) 11.5.
Mutations 11.6.
How Asexual Prokaryotes Achieve Genetic Diversity 11.7.
Gene Regulation: Operon Theory12.
Modern Applications of Microbial Genetics 12.1.
Microbes and the Tools of Genetic Engineering 12.2.
Visualizing and Characterizing DNA, RNA, and Protein 12.3.
Whole Genome Methods and Pharmaceutical Applications of Genetic Engineering 12.4.
Gene Therapy13.
Control of Microbial Growth14.
Antimicrobial Drugs15.
Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity16.
Disease and Epidemiology17.
Innate Nonspecific Host Defenses18.
Adaptive Specific Host Defenses19.
Diseases of the Immune System20.
Laboratory Analysis of the Immune Response21.
Skin and Eye Infections22.
Respiratory System Infections23.
Urogenital System Infections24.
Digestive System Infections25.
Circulatory and Lymphatic System Infections26.
Nervous System Infections