Microbiologists Use the Gram Stain to Aid in the Identification

question 26

Multiple Choice

Microbiologists use the Gram stain to aid in the identification of bacteria. What is the major difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?

• A) structure of nucleotides in the plasma membrane
• B) presence or absence of muramic acid in the cell wall
• C) presence or absence of peptidoglycan in the cell wall
• D) presence or absence of outer plasma membrane

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Definitions:

Impairment Loss

The amount by which the carrying amount of an asset or a cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount.

Net Carrying Amount

The value of an asset recorded in a company's financial statement, which is the original cost minus accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a business is acquired for more than the fair value of its net identifiable assets, reflecting the value of the business's reputation, brand, and other unquantifiable assets.

Impairment Test

A process used to determine if an asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, indicating the asset may be impaired and its value should be written down.