6 Questions
Which characteristic is used to distinguish different colonies of bacteria on nutrient and selective media?
Color
What is the primary factor used to differentiate bacteria based on their microscopic characteristics?
Ability to retain the Gram stain
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to distinguish different colonies of bacteria on nutrient and selective media?
Hydrolyze lipids
Which of the following is an advantage of not having a nuclear membrane?
Facilitated exchange of genetic material
What is one possible consequence of not having a nuclear membrane?
Higher susceptibility to DNA damage
Which of the following is NOT a function of the nuclear membrane?
Facilitation of DNA replication
Test your knowledge on distinguishing different types of bacteria based on their colony growth characteristics and microscopic features. Learn about their color, size, shape, smell, antibiotic resistance, sugar fermentation, erythrocyte lysis, and lipid hydrolysis. Explore the various sizes, shapes, and configurations of bacteria, and their ability to retain the Gram stain.
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