What Enables the Microbiologist to Select the Correct Media for Primary

question 28

Multiple Choice

What enables the microbiologist to select the correct media for primary culture and optimize the chance of isolating a pathogenic organism?

• A) Determining staining characteristics
• B) Understanding the cell structure and biochemical pathways of an organism
• C) Understanding the growth requirements of potential pathogens at specific body site
• D) Knowing the differences in cell walls of particular bacteria

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Definitions:

Overhead Cost Applied

The method of assigning estimated indirect costs to specific production activities based on a predetermined rate.

Raw Materials

Initial inputs that are processed during manufacturing to produce finished goods.

Requisitions

Official requests or demands for goods, services, or resources, often used in business or governmental operations.

Direct Labor Cost

The salaries given to employees who are directly engaged in manufacturing products or providing services.