Agar Dilution and Disk Diffusion Tests for Streptococcus Pneumoniae and Streptococcus

question 63

Multiple Choice

Agar dilution and disk diffusion tests for Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus spp.use:

• A) Mueller-Hinton agar supplemented with X and V factors
• B) Columbia base supplemented with 5% sheep blood
• C) Trypticase soy agar base supplemented with 5% lysed horse blood
• D) Mueller-Hinton agar supplemented with 5% sheep blood

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Definitions:

Alkynes

A group of hydrocarbons that contain at least one carbon-carbon triple bond, characterized by the formula CnH2n-2.

Triple Bond

A chemical bond in which three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms, making it stronger and shorter than single and double bonds.

Molecular Formula

A notation that shows the type and number of atoms in a molecule but not their structural arrangement.

1-Hexyne

A colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon with a triple bond in its structure, part of the alkyne group, used in organic synthesis.