Microbiology Lab Quiz 1 Latest Update
Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of a streak plate technique in microbiology?
To isolate a pure culture from a mixed sample.
What is the main function of the agar in microbiological media?
To provide a solid surface for the growth of microorgani...
Microbiology Lab Quiz 1 Latest Update
Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of a streak plate technique in microbiology?
✔✔To isolate a pure culture from a mixed sample.
What is the main function of the agar in microbiological media?
✔✔To provide a solid surface for the growth of microorganisms.
What type of microscope is most commonly used in microbiology labs for examining bacteria?
✔✔The light microscope.
What is the key characteristic of Gram-positive bacteria?
✔✔They have a thick peptidoglycan layer in their cell wall.
What is the primary purpose of performing a Gram stain?
✔✔To differentiate bacteria based on the structure of their cell walls.
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,What is the definition of a bacterial colony?
✔✔A group of bacteria originating from a single cell.
What is the purpose of using a flame when sterilizing equipment in the microbiology lab?
✔✔To kill any microbial contaminants and prevent cross-contamination.
What does a positive catalase test indicate?
✔✔The presence of the enzyme catalase in the bacterial sample.
What is the role of the peptidoglycan layer in bacterial cells?
✔✔To provide structural integrity and support to the cell wall.
What does an oxidase test determine in bacteria?
✔✔The presence of cytochrome c oxidase enzyme.
What is the purpose of using selective media in microbiological studies?
✔✔To promote the growth of specific types of bacteria while inhibiting others.
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, What does a positive result for the urease test indicate?
✔✔The bacterium produces the enzyme urease, which breaks down urea into ammonia.
What is the function of the ribosomes in bacterial cells?
✔✔To synthesize proteins by translating mRNA into amino acid sequences.
What type of bacteria are acid-fast?
✔✔Mycobacteria.
What is the most common method to sterilize microbiological equipment?
✔✔Autoclaving (using high-pressure steam).
What is the role of the flagella in bacteria?
✔✔To provide motility, allowing the bacterium to move toward or away from stimuli.
What is the function of the bacterial capsule?
✔✔To protect the bacterium from phagocytosis and help it adhere to surfaces.
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