A Phenotypic Technique That Examines the Ability of Bacteriophages,which Are

question 1

Multiple Choice

A phenotypic technique that examines the ability of bacteriophages,which are viruses capable of infecting and lysing bacterial cells,to attack certain strains is:

• A)biotyping.
• B)antibiograms.
• C)bacteriocin typing.
• D)bacteriophage typing.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)

An environmental event that can elicit an instinctive reaction without any experience.

Conditioning

A method of modifying behavior in which an individual learns to connect a previously neutral stimulus with a behavior that is sought after.

Optimum Interstimulus Interval

The ideal time gap between the presentation of a conditioned stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus for effective associative learning to occur.

Knee-Jerk Reflex

A reflexive action produced by a sharp tap on the tendons just below the kneecap, demonstrating the patellar reflex.