BIOL 1011 Chapter : Chapter 1 Study Guide Answers
Chapter 1 Questions
1. Epidemics of the plaque occurred periodically during civilization because
A. new trade routes were opened ;up
B. there was a rise in urban centers
C. there were new populations of susceptible
D. all of the above
E. two of the above.
2. Microorganisms are capable of
A. photosynthesis
B. respiration
C. recycling
D. pesticide waste cleanup
E. all of the above.
3. The person accredited with first observing bacteria (prokaryotes) is:
A. Pasteur
B. van Leeuwenhoek
C. Hooke
D. Koch
4. Which of the following is probably true about all the experiments that proved
spontaneous generation?
A. Air was lacking.
B. Too much heat was applied
C. The food source could not support life
D. Microorganisms were already present
5. Who disproved the theory of spontaneous generation?
A. Pasteur
B. van Leeuwenhoek
C. Jenner
D. Koch
6. Who proved that microorganisms cause disease?
A. Pasteur
B. van Leeuwenhoek
C. Jenner
D. Koch
