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Which type of cell lacks a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles?
Which type of cell lacks a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles?
- Acellular cell
- Bacterial cell
- Prokaryotic cell (correct)
- Eukaryotic cell
What is the primary function of the mesosomes in bacterial cells?
What is the primary function of the mesosomes in bacterial cells?
- DNA replication (correct)
- Energy production
- Protein synthesis
- Cell division
Which type of media is designed to support the growth of a wide range of microorganisms, including unknown ones?
Which type of media is designed to support the growth of a wide range of microorganisms, including unknown ones?
- Transport media
- Differential media
- Selective media
- Enriched media (correct)
Which method is used to determine the susceptibility of bacteria to specific antimicrobial agents?
Which method is used to determine the susceptibility of bacteria to specific antimicrobial agents?
Which level of biological safety involves work with agents that pose a high risk of life-threatening disease, may be transmitted through the air, and for which no vaccine or therapy is available?
Which level of biological safety involves work with agents that pose a high risk of life-threatening disease, may be transmitted through the air, and for which no vaccine or therapy is available?
Which of the following is NOT considered a bacterial virulence factor?
Which of the following is NOT considered a bacterial virulence factor?
What is the primary purpose of acid-fast stain in bacterial cytology?
What is the primary purpose of acid-fast stain in bacterial cytology?
Which type of growth media allows the identification of bacteria based on their ability to ferment specific carbohydrates?
Which type of growth media allows the identification of bacteria based on their ability to ferment specific carbohydrates?
What is the primary function of the glycocalyx in bacterial cells?
What is the primary function of the glycocalyx in bacterial cells?
Which method is used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of antimicrobial agents against bacteria?
Which method is used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of antimicrobial agents against bacteria?
