Which of the Following Is Not a Phenotypic Method of Identification

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a phenotypic method of identification?

• A) Acid-fast reaction
• B) Gram stain reaction
• C) Endospore production
• D) Morphology
• E) Antibody response

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Definitions:

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the cochlea are activated by different frequencies of sound, contributing to our perception of pitch.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, transmitting vibrations from the eardrum to the cochlea.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure that is essential for hearing; it translates sound vibrations into nerve impulses.