A Bacterial Isolate That Grows Better on a Nutrient Agar

question 77

True/False

A bacterial isolate that grows better on a nutrient agar plate supplemented with amino acids but still grows in a nutrient agar plate lacking amino acids suggests amino acids are trace nutrients for the isolate.

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Definitions:

Toileting Independently

The ability of an individual, typically a young child, to use the bathroom without assistance, including recognizing the need to go, undressing, using the toilet, cleaning oneself, and dressing again.

Going Out

Engaging in social activities outside of one's home, typically for leisure or entertainment.

Initiative Versus Guilt

This term refers to the third stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, occurring roughly between the ages of three and five, during which children assert themselves more frequently and begin to plan activities, make up games, and initiate activities with others. If this initiative is discouraged, the child begins to feel guilty about their desires and dreams.

Autonomy Versus Shame

A developmental stage described by Erik Erikson where children learn to develop a sense of personal control and independence. Failure at this stage can result in feelings of shame and doubt.