The Acid-Fast Stain Is Specifically Designed for Bacteria Whose Cell

question 20

Multiple Choice

The acid-fast stain is specifically designed for bacteria whose cell walls contain:

• A)teichoic acids.
• B)mycolic acids.
• C)peptidoglycan.
• D)disaccharide-pentapeptide subunits.

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Definitions:

Tonus

The state of partial contraction or tension of muscles at rest, maintaining posture and readiness for action.

Motor Units

The functional units of the neuromuscular system, consisting of a motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates, responsible for muscle contraction.

Electromyography

A diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them, by measuring the electrical activity produced by muscles.

Skeletal

Relating to or constituting the bony framework of the body; involved in physical support and movement.