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Which type of test is used to detect enzymatic or metabolic activity in bacteria based on their ability to utilize specific substrates?
Which type of test is used to detect enzymatic or metabolic activity in bacteria based on their ability to utilize specific substrates?
- Gram staining
- Phenotypic identification methods
- Enzyme-based tests (correct)
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
What is the purpose of using antimicrobial agents in the testing process?
What is the purpose of using antimicrobial agents in the testing process?
- To enhance enzymatic reactions
- To verify the accuracy of the test results (correct)
- To promote bacterial growth
- To inhibit bacterial growth
Which environmental factor is not necessary for the growth of obligate aerobes?
Which environmental factor is not necessary for the growth of obligate aerobes?
- Carbon dioxide (correct)
- Nutritional requirements
- Oxygen
- Temperature
Which type of test is used to determine the presence of catalase in bacteria?
Which type of test is used to determine the presence of catalase in bacteria?
Which of the following is a component of duplex/hybrid in Northern Blot?
Which of the following is a component of duplex/hybrid in Northern Blot?
Which technique allows the synthesis of limitless quantities of target nucleic acid sequence?
Which technique allows the synthesis of limitless quantities of target nucleic acid sequence?
Which technique separates double-stranded DNA in a PCR cycle?
Which technique separates double-stranded DNA in a PCR cycle?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the identification scheme in bacterial analysis?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the identification scheme in bacterial analysis?
What is the main purpose of determining the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of a bacterial species?
What is the main purpose of determining the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of a bacterial species?
What is the primary purpose of collecting epidemiologic data in bacterial analysis?
What is the primary purpose of collecting epidemiologic data in bacterial analysis?
Which of the following is a molecular diagnostic technique used in microbiology laboratory testing?
Which of the following is a molecular diagnostic technique used in microbiology laboratory testing?
Which test is used to determine the capability of bacteria to oxidize or ferment sugar or carbohydrate?
Which test is used to determine the capability of bacteria to oxidize or ferment sugar or carbohydrate?
What is the purpose of nucleic acid hybridization in microbiology laboratory testing?
What is the purpose of nucleic acid hybridization in microbiology laboratory testing?
What is the purpose of adding mineral oil in one tube during the Oxidative Fermentative (OF) test?
What is the purpose of adding mineral oil in one tube during the Oxidative Fermentative (OF) test?
What is the result if a bacteria is able to utilize glucose in the presence of oxygen (aerobic) but not in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic)?
What is the result if a bacteria is able to utilize glucose in the presence of oxygen (aerobic) but not in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic)?
What is the purpose of the Phenylalanine deaminase test in microbiology?
What is the purpose of the Phenylalanine deaminase test in microbiology?
What is the purpose of the inhibitor profile test?
What is the purpose of the inhibitor profile test?
Which of the following is true about generation time in bacteria?
Which of the following is true about generation time in bacteria?
What is the time required for most conventional identification schemes?
What is the time required for most conventional identification schemes?
Which of the following is NOT true about growth-based tests?
Which of the following is NOT true about growth-based tests?
What is the purpose of primary media in specimen processing?
What is the purpose of primary media in specimen processing?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Real-Time PCR (RT-PCR)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Real-Time PCR (RT-PCR)?
What is the purpose of the thermal cycler in PCR?
What is the purpose of the thermal cycler in PCR?
Which component of PCR is responsible for starting the synthesis of new DNA strands?
Which component of PCR is responsible for starting the synthesis of new DNA strands?
What is the function of Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) in PCR?
What is the function of Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) in PCR?
What is the purpose of Deoxynucleotides in PCR?
What is the purpose of Deoxynucleotides in PCR?
What is the purpose of Nucleic Acid Sequencing?
What is the purpose of Nucleic Acid Sequencing?
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