A Microbiologist Is Reading Stool Culture Plates

question 21

Multiple Choice

A microbiologist is reading stool culture plates. She sees an organism that has a dry, pink colony with a surrounding "halo" of pink on MAC. What is a good presumptive identification of this organism?

• A) Enteric pathogen
• B) Escherichia/Citrobacter-like organism
• C) Klebsiella/Enterobacter-like organism
• D) Haemophilus influenzae

Describe how resonance structures can influence bond lengths and overall stability in cyclic compounds.

Apply the polygon rule to predict aromaticity in cyclic systems.

Understand and explain the core principles of Bandura's social cognitive theory.

Discuss behavioral techniques to modify personality and behavior according to social cognitive theory.

---

Definitions:

Operations Management

The field of management concerned with overseeing, designing, and controlling the process of production and redesigning business operations.

Just-In-Time Performance

A strategy focusing on minimizing inventory and producing goods exactly when needed to meet demand, aiming for efficiency and waste reduction.

Mass Customization

An approach to manufacturing that combines the flexibility and personalization of custom-made products with the low unit costs associated with mass production.

Tax Losses

Financial losses that can be offset against other gains or income for tax purposes, potentially reducing the overall tax liability.