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What is the purpose of API Klinger Iron Agar (KIA) in the identification of enteric bacteria?
What is the purpose of API Klinger Iron Agar (KIA) in the identification of enteric bacteria?
- To detect the presence of ferrous sulphate and gas production
- To observe the formation of cracks in the medium
- To differentiate based on the fermentation of dextrose, lactose, and H2S production (correct)
- To identify based on the presence of phenol red and sodium thiosulphate
What is the role of phenol red in KIA?
What is the role of phenol red in KIA?
- Inhibits the production of hydrogen sulphide
- Promotes the production of gas bubbles
- Acts as a pH indicator to show a change in the color of the agar (correct)
- Enhances the fermentation of lactose
What color does the agar turn when acid is produced during the fermentation of dextrose?
What color does the agar turn when acid is produced during the fermentation of dextrose?
- Red to yellow (correct)
- Remains pink
- Yellow to red
- Black
What does the fermentation of lactose produce in KIA?
What does the fermentation of lactose produce in KIA?
How is the presence of hydrogen sulphide detected in KIA?
How is the presence of hydrogen sulphide detected in KIA?
What indicates the fermentation of glucose but not lactose in KIA during the first 12 hours of incubation?
What indicates the fermentation of glucose but not lactose in KIA during the first 12 hours of incubation?
What is the purpose of API Klinger Iron Agar (KIA) in the identification of enteric bacteria?
What is the purpose of API Klinger Iron Agar (KIA) in the identification of enteric bacteria?
What is the purpose of the API 10 S kit?
What is the purpose of the API 10 S kit?
What is essential for a quality identification of bacteria using the API 10 S kit?
What is essential for a quality identification of bacteria using the API 10 S kit?
What is the Kirby-Bauer method commonly used for?
What is the Kirby-Bauer method commonly used for?
What is the purpose of overlaying with mineral oil in LDC, ODC, H2S, and URE tests?
What is the purpose of overlaying with mineral oil in LDC, ODC, H2S, and URE tests?
What happens after the incubation time in the disk diffusion test?
What happens after the incubation time in the disk diffusion test?
What is the main purpose of the API 10 S kit?
What is the main purpose of the API 10 S kit?
What is the qualitative nature of the Kirby-Bauer method?
What is the qualitative nature of the Kirby-Bauer method?
What is the purpose of the dilution of pure culture in the API 10 S kit?
What is the purpose of the dilution of pure culture in the API 10 S kit?
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