44. __________ are microbes that will grow in the absence of any apparent water.

17. A typical bacterial cell has a salt concentration of about 1%. If the cell is placed in a solution containing 10% salt, then the net flow of water will be

9. A special group of chemical substances that are used to treat diseases caused by microbes:

14. Which of the following types of organisms would most likely be found in the large intestine, where there is a complete lack of free oxygen?

45.The time that it takes for one cell to divide into two and then two cells to divide into four is known as the microbe’s _______________.

27. Which of the following does NOT apply to moist heat when used to destroy microorganisms?

35. Microbes that are intentionally introduced into the body to repopulate areas that have       been disturbed or depleted due to disease or toxins are called.  Often they are used to               boost the immune system.

40. _____________ is a process that combines freezing and desiccating microorganisms and it is used to preserve them rather than to kill them.

When a corporation decides whether or not to pay a cash dividend, which of the following is an important consideration?

The stockholders’ equity section of a balance sheet at December 31 is provided below. How many shares of stock are issued? Common stock, $0.50 par value $10,000 Paid-in capital in excess of par–common stock   40,000   Total capital stock   50,000 Retained earnings  25,000 Less: Treasury stock (at cost, $20 per share) < 2,000>   Total Stockholders’ Equity $73,000