Microbiology 020 - General Microbiology » Fall 2020 » Lab Quiz 11

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Question #1
If the unknown microorganism cannot be cultured, the ______ approach can help us identify the unknown.
A.   phenotypic
B.   immunological
C.   genetic
D.   all of these are correct
Question #2
In addition to genetic and immunological approaches, identification of microbial unknowns can be done using phenotypic characteristics.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #3
Macroscopic characteristics that can be helpful in bacterial identification include…
A.   Gram stain reaction
B.   colony color
C.   colony form
D.   two of these are correct
Question #4
After preparing a pure culture of the unknown bacterium using an isolation method, the best starting point for the identification process is usually…
A.   determination of specialized structures, such as endospores
B.   determination of cell shape and Gram reaction
C.   determination of lactose fermentation
D.   determination of colony color and form
Question #5
Some types of media combine multiple tests to inform us of different types of information about an organism. How is this helpful?
A.   All of these are correct
B.   It allows us to determine the Gram reaction without having to do a stain
C.   It gives us information about oxygen requirements so we can properly incubate the organism
D.   It makes the biochemical testing process more efficient
Question #6
The small glass Durham tube that is inverted in the phenol red broth is used to…
A.   two of these are correct
B.   detect gas production
C.   detect hydrogen sulfide production
D.   detect acid production from fermentation
Question #7
The quickest method to isolate bacteria is/are…
A.   the streak plate method
B.   serial dilution spread plating
C.   loop dilution pour plating method
D.   all of these are quick methods
Question #8
The SIM medium is used to test for…
A.   hydrogen sulfide production
B.   motility
C.   indole production
D.   all of these are correct

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