You Inoculate the Bacterium into 3 Tubes of Nutrient Broth

question 66

Multiple Choice

You inoculate the bacterium into 3 tubes of nutrient broth medium containing salt--0.5% NaCl,5% NaCl,and 15% NaCl.After incubation,you notice that the organism is growing very well in the 15%,and somewhat in the 5%.There is no growth in the third tube.This organism would be called:

• A)haloduric
• B)osmophobic
• C)halophilic
• D)barophilic

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Definitions:

B-Thalassemia Major

A severe blood disorder caused by a genetic mutation, leading to reduced production of hemoglobin and potentially severe anemia.

Hemophilia

A medical condition, usually inherited, in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.

X-Linked Recessive

A pattern of genetic inheritance where the gene causing the trait or disorder is located on the X chromosome; more common in males who have only one X chromosome.

Vasoocclusive Crisis

A painful episode that occurs in sickle cell anemia when sickled red blood cells block blood flow through vessels.