Microbiology: ... by Taxonomy (Instructor's)
Microbiology: ... by Taxonomy (Instructor's)
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ISBN: 9780134298757
Author: BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 26, Problem 16MC
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Introduction:

Bioterrorism is the use of toxins of microorganisms to spread terror among human beings. Biological weapons are the toxins of microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses which are used to kill humans, plants or animals. There are three categories of biological weapons which are as follows:

Category A: This category of weapons has the greatest potential to kill. For examples: smallpox, plagues, tularemia, and so on.

Category B: Weapons in this category have the potential danger but are not more dangerous than category A weapons. For example: Q fever, glanders, viral encephalitis, and so on.

Category C: These weapons have potential threats but are not dangerous or life taking. For example: yellow fever, tuberculosis, influenza, and so on.

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Chapter 26 Solutions

Microbiology: ... by Taxonomy (Instructor's)

Ch. 26 - In the environment, nutrients are generally...Ch. 26 - Most chemical elements exist in the environment as...Ch. 26 - In the carbon cycle, microbes convert _______. a....Ch. 26 - Prob. 14MCCh. 26 - In aquatic environments, most microbial life is...Ch. 26 - Prob. 16MCCh. 26 - Of the following characteristics, which would...Ch. 26 - Anammox reactions are _______. a. anaerobic and...Ch. 26 - Prob. 19MCCh. 26 - Prob. 20MCCh. 26 - Match each term with its correct definition. 1. __...Ch. 26 - Prob. 1TFCh. 26 - Prob. 2TFCh. 26 - Prob. 3TFCh. 26 - __ Methane is a gas produced by microbial...Ch. 26 - Prob. 5TFCh. 26 - __ Recalcitrant molecules can be degraded by...Ch. 26 - __ Biofilms of microorganisms form in aquatic...Ch. 26 - __ Cooperation is common among microorganisms...Ch. 26 - ______ Aquatic microorganisms are more prevalent...Ch. 26 - _______ Abyssal organisms are found near shores of...Ch. 26 - Prob. 1FIBCh. 26 - Prob. 2FIBCh. 26 - Prob. 3FIBCh. 26 - Prob. 4FIBCh. 26 - Leaching of compounds from mine tailings often...Ch. 26 - Biogeochemical cycling involves three primary...Ch. 26 - Nitrogen exists primarily as ______ in the...Ch. 26 - Prob. 8FIBCh. 26 - A _________ is a device composed of microbes and...Ch. 26 - Prob. 10FIBCh. 26 - Label the general phases in the carbon cycle.Ch. 26 - Label the processes of the nitrogen cycle.Ch. 26 - Why does the application of recombinant DNA...Ch. 26 - Given what you know about microbial nutrition and...Ch. 26 - Compare the types of alternative fuels that could...Ch. 26 - Prob. 4CTCh. 26 - Even though water and wastewater undergo...Ch. 26 - Take a critical look at the garbage in all of your...Ch. 26 - Prob. 7CTCh. 26 - Prob. 8CTCh. 26 - Explain why sake- sometimes called rice wine-would...Ch. 26 - Inexpensive bulk wines and wines that have been...Ch. 26 - Prob. 11CTCh. 26 - Prob. 12CTCh. 26 - Prob. 13CTCh. 26 - Explain how biosensors might be used for water...Ch. 26 - Prob. 15CTCh. 26 - Using the following terms, fill in the following...Ch. 26 - Even though microbes are naturally present in raw...Ch. 26 - Prob. 2TMWCh. 26 - A blogger stated that germs (microorganisms) are...Ch. 26 - Compare human, animal, and plant pathogens that...
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