General Microbiology Lab Steps Quiz

Distilled water, carbon dioxide, energy, nitrogen compounds, minerals, growth factors, and pH

Distilled water, carbon dioxide, organic compounds, nitrogen compounds, minerals, growth factors, and pH

Tap water, carbon dioxide, organic compounds, nitrogen compounds, minerals, growth hormones, and pH

Distilled water, carbon, energy, nitrogen, minerals, growth factors, and pH (correct)

Distilled water has a higher pH level which is favorable for microbial growth

Distilled water is cheaper and more readily available than tap water

Tap water may contain salts that can inhibit the growth of microorganisms (correct)

Tap water lacks the essential nutrients required for microbial growth

Autotrophs can utilize carbon dioxide for synthesis of all cell materials (correct)

Heterotrophs rely solely on organic compounds for their carbon source

Heterotrophs can utilize carbon dioxide for synthesis of all cell materials

Autotrophs rely solely on organic compounds for their carbon source

<p>NH4 , NO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Different organisms have different requirements for carbon sources</p> Signup and view all the answers