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Microbiology

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Set 10 Identification And Classification Of Prokaryotes

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Question 1

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Media that changes color as a result of the biochemical activity of growing bacteria

A)usually contain a pH indicator in the media.
B)usually contain blood.
C)usually require the addition of various reagents before the color is evident.
D)is due to a breakdown of a colorless reagent.

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Question 2

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The basic taxonomic unit in the classification scheme of plants and animals is

A)kingdom.
B)class.
C)order.
D)genus.
E)species.

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Question 3

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A selective growth medium

A)allows only certain bacteria to grow.
B)allows all bacteria to grow.
C)allows no bacteria to grow.
D)accentuates differences between the growing bacteria.

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