Bacterial Pigments and Biochemical Tests Quiz
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Which of the following is an example of a water-insoluble pigment produced by nonfermenters?

  • Flavins
  • Melanins
  • Carotenoids (correct)
  • Quinones
  • What is the purpose of adding a layer of sterile mineral oil to one of the tubes?

  • To prevent bacterial growth
  • To create aerobic conditions
  • To enhance pigment production
  • To create anaerobic conditions (correct)
  • If the medium in the anaerobic tube turns yellow, what does it indicate?

  • The bacteria are producing pigments
  • The bacteria are motile
  • The bacteria are fermenting glucose (correct)
  • The bacteria are oxidizing glucose
  • Which pigment is described as having a violet or purple color?

    <p>Violacein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a semisolid agar medium for testing motility?

    <p>To observe the motility of bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a water-soluble pigment?

    <p>Pyocyanin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended timeframe for making an initial reading of motility in the semisolid agar medium?

    <p>Within 4 to 6 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pigment is described as having a red or maroon color?

    <p>Phenazines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the tube without oil turns yellow, but the tube with oil does not, what does it indicate?

    <p>The bacteria are oxidizing glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is suggested as potentially more accurate for detecting motility of nonfermentative bacilli?

    <p>Hanging-drop preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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