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Which type of hemolysis results in a complete lysis of red cells around and under the colonies?
Which enzyme is responsible for the complete lysis of red blood cells in beta-hemolysis?
Which component of the medium causes the agar under and surrounding the colony to appear dark and greenish in alpha-hemolysis?
Which bacterium produces streptolysin O, resulting in β-hemolysis under the surface of blood agar?
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Which type of bacteria does not cause any lysis of red blood cells, resulting in no change of coloration or zone of hemolysis?
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Which type of media is composed of basal medium and enriched substances like blood, serum, egg yolk, and amino acids?
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What is the purpose of using Blood Agar (B.A)?
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What substance is added to Blood Agar after the blood agar base powder is sterilized and cooled?
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Which type of bacteria are cultivated and isolated using Blood Agar (B.A)?
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What is the primary purpose of Basal media (Simple media)?
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