Microbiology 020 - General Microbiology » Fall 2020 » Lab Quiz 2

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Question #1
Which of the following can influence microbial growth?
A.   Temperature
B.   Atmospheric gases
C.   All of these can influence microbial growth
D.   Osmotic pressure
Question #2
Bacteria are ubiquitous, found nearly everywhere.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
Bacteria are only found on inanimate objects.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
Most of the bacteria that we study prefer…
A.   All of these are correct
B.   Oxygen
C.   Moderate temperatures (20-40˚C)
D.   Neutral pH
Question #5
In the lab simulation, you compared growth of bacteria from several different environments and situations. Which of the following showed the least bacterial growth?
A.   keyboard
B.   after handwashing
C.   cash
D.   without disinfecting the bench top
Question #6
The best time period to observe incubated cultures is between ________ hours.
A.   72
B.   24-28
C.   4-12
D.   2-4
Question #7
When working in the laboratory, aseptic techniques are important because…
A.   it allows for more growth of the bacteria
B.   none of these are correct
C.   it helps to minimize contamination
D.   it allows you to keep accurate measurements
Question #8
Cultures that have only one type of organism are known as…
A.   Pure cultures
B.   Slant cultures
C.   Broth cultures
D.   Mixed cultures

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