Consider a Culture Medium on Which Only Gram-Positive Organisms Such

question 50

Multiple Choice

Consider a culture medium on which only gram-positive organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus colonies can grow due to an elevated NaCl level. A yellow halo surrounds the growth, indicating the bacterium fermented a sugar in the medium, decreasing the pH as a result and changing the color of a pH indicator chemical. This type of medium would be referred to as a(n)

• A) selective and differential medium.
• B) differential medium.
• C) selective medium.
• D) enrichment culture.
• E) differential and enrichment culture.

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Definitions:

Functional Subcultures

Subgroups within an organization, defined by their specific roles, responsibilities, and functions, which may develop unique cultures and ways of working that differentiate them from other parts of the organization.

Ethnic Subcultures

Groups within a larger culture that have distinct characteristics related to ethnicity, such as language, traditions, or cultural practices.

Multiculturalism

Multiculturalism is the acknowledgment, acceptance, and promotion of diverse cultural backgrounds within a society, emphasizing their contributions to the enrichment of the communal fabric.

Cultural Diversity

The presence of various cultural or ethnic groups within a society or organization, enriching its social fabric.