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Microbiology

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Set 7 Microbial Growth

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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A growth medium that distinguishes among different groups of bacteria on the basis of their biological characteristics is called a __________ medium.

A)selective
B)differential
C)enrichment
D)transport

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Question 2

(True False)

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The size and shape of a colony is not useful for identification of a microorganism because most microorganisms produce colonies that are indistinguishable from one another.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following can be used to isolate pure cultures of bacteria from mixtures?

A)Spread plates
B)Streak plates
C)Pour plates
D)All of the choices are correct.

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