A Differential Medium Is Designed Especially to

question 20

Multiple Choice

A differential medium is designed especially to

• A)support the growth of a wide range of microorganisms.
• B)distinguish microorganisms on the basis of certain growth characteristics.
• C)support the growth of one group of organisms, but not another, by containing antimicrobials, dyes, or alcohol.
• D)enhance the growth of pathogens and discourage the growth of commensals.

Understand the principles of scientific-management (Theory X) and its impact on job design.

Know the characteristics of human-relations and scientific-management approaches to job improvement.

Grasp how job satisfaction correlates with job performance.

Understand the concept of leadership in organizational efficiency and its effects.

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Definitions:

Variable

An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change, often used in scientific research to measure and analyze differences.

Identical

Exactly the same, alike in every way. This term is often used to describe objects, twins, or situations that are indistinguishable from each other.

Statistically Significant

A term used to denote a result that is unlikely to have occurred by chance alone, according to a predetermined threshold of probability.

Francophone Canadians

French-speaking Canadians, primarily concentrated in Quebec but also found throughout the country, possessing a distinct culture and identity.