Pearson eText Microbiology: An Introduction -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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ISBN: 9780135789377
Author: Gerard Tortora, Berdell Funke
Publisher: PEARSON+
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Chapter 1, Problem 5MCQ
Which of the following statements is the best definition of biogenesis?
- a. Nonliving matter gives rise to living organisms.
- b. Living cells can only arise from preexisting cells.
- c. A vital force is necessary for life.
- d. Air is necessary for living organisms.
- e. Microorganisms can be generated from nonliving matter.
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Pearson eText Microbiology: An Introduction -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Ch. 1 - Review 1. How did the idea of spontaneous...Ch. 1 - Briefly state the role microorganisms play in each...Ch. 1 - Into which field of microbiology would the...Ch. 1 - Match the microorganisms in column A to their...Ch. 1 - Match the people in column A to their contribution...Ch. 1 - It is possible to purchase the following...Ch. 1 - NAME IT What type of microorganism has a...Ch. 1 - DRAW IT Show where airborne microbes ended up in...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1MCQCh. 1 - Which of the following is not a characteristic of...
Ch. 1 - Which of the following is the most important...Ch. 1 - Recombinant DNA is a. DNA in bacteria. b. the...Ch. 1 - Which of the following statements is the best...Ch. 1 - Which of the following is a beneficial activity of...Ch. 1 - It has been said that bacteria are essential for...Ch. 1 - Prob. 8MCQCh. 1 - Spallanzanis conclusion about spontaneous...Ch. 1 - Which of the following statements about E. coli is...Ch. 1 - How did the theory of biogenesis lead the way for...Ch. 1 - Even though the germ theory of disease was not...Ch. 1 - Prob. 3ACh. 1 - Find at least three supermarket products made by...Ch. 1 - People once believed all microbial diseases would...Ch. 1 - Prob. 1CAECh. 1 - In 1864, Lister observed that patients recovered...Ch. 1 - Prob. 3CAE
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