What Enables the Microbiologist to Select the Correct Media for Primary

question 35

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 a particular bacterium
• D) Knowing the differences in cell walls of particular bacteria.

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Definitions:

Basic Fluid

A fluid with a pH above 7, indicating a lower concentration of hydrogen ions and often associated with alkalinity.

Mucus

A sticky secretion composed of covalently linked protein and carbohydrate; serves to lubricate body parts and trap particles of dirt and other contaminants. (The adjectival form is spelled mucous.)

Erectile Tissue

Specialized tissue that fills with blood and swells, facilitating erection in certain organs like the penis and clitoris.

Cavernous Bodies

Structures found in the erectile tissues such as the penis and clitoris, which fill with blood to facilitate erection.