Gram Stain Procedure Steps

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What is the primary advantage of using Solid Media in bacterial culture?

To test the antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria

To cultivate various microorganisms

To differentiate organisms into alpha, beta and gamma haemolysis

To allow identification of the organism and isolation in pure culture (correct)

Which of the following media is used to cultivate Streptococcus spp. and differentiate organisms into alpha, beta and gamma haemolysis?

Nutrient Broth

Blood Agar (correct)

Loffler's Serum

Nutrient Agar

What is the primary objective of bacterial culture in terms of antimicrobial susceptibility?

To test the antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria (correct)

To identify the organism and isolate it in pure culture

To cultivate various microorganisms

To prepare important bacterial products

What is the main difference between Enriched Media and Selective Media?

Enriched Media contains additional nutrients while Selective Media allows the growth of specific microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of culture media?

Oil Immersion Lens Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using Differential Media?

To differentiate between microorganisms based on their characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Mannitol salt agar (MSA agar) in microbiological culture?

To select for gram-positive bacteria, specifically Staphylococci Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of colonies of bacteria that ferment lactose and sucrose?

They produce a green metallic sheen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between media for bacteria and media for fungi?

Media for bacteria are usually slightly alkaline, while media for fungi prefer a slightly acid medium Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Hoekton Enteric agar?

To inhibit the growth of gram-positive bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bacteria turns the agar into yellow on Mannitol salt agar (MSA agar)?

Staphylococcus aureus Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of carbon in media for fungi?

Carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of an individual with blood group AB?

Having both A and B antigens on RBC surface and no A or B antibodies in blood plasma Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the spontaneous agglutination of RBCs by certain viruses?

Haemagglutination Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding antibody (patient's serum) to the Influenza virus and RBC mixture?

To inhibit haemagglutination Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the reaction in which antigens and antibodies diffuse towards each other and form bands of precipitates?

Double immunodiffusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of an individual with blood group O?

Having neither A nor B antigens on RBC surface and both A and B antibodies in blood plasma Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the reaction in which RBCs agglutinate spontaneously when mixed with a certain virus?

Haemagglutination Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of applying iodine in the Gram stain procedure?

To act as a mordant, allowing the dye to bind to the bacterial cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of over-decolorization in the Gram stain procedure?

The bacterial smear will be completely decolorized, making it difficult to distinguish between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to sterilize the loop with flame before taking bacterial suspension?

To kill any bacteria that may be present on the loop Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of washing the bacterial smear with a stream of tap water after applying crystal violet and iodine?

To remove excess dye and prevent overstaining Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not heat-fixing the bacterial smear before applying the Gram stain?

The bacterial smear will not take up the stain properly Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the cell when a complement is fixed to an antigen-antibody complex?

The cell undergoes a process of lysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the complement in the complement fixation test?

To detect the presence of antibody in the patient's serum Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding a patient's serum that contains antibody to a known antigen and complement serum?

Complement fixation and lysis of the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using sheep RBCs in the complement fixation test?