Microbiology and Immunology Media in Common Use
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Microbiology and Immunology Media in Common Use

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Which type of medium provides the nutrients and conditions needed for bacteria to grow and multiply?

  • Enriched media (correct)
  • Liquid medium
  • Differential media
  • Solid medium

    • What is the composition of nutrient broth, a common media for cultivation of bacteria?

  • Peptone, 0.5% NaCL, Beef extract, Dextrose, neutral pH (correct)
  • Peptone, 0.5% NaCL, Beef extract, Dextrose, acidic pH
  • Peptone, salt, yeast extract, glucose, alkaline pH
  • Agar, amino acids, sugar, water, neutral pH

    • What is the use of peptone water in microbiology?

  • Supporting the growth of molds and fungi
  • Base of sugar media and used in indole production test (correct)
  • Cultivation of anaerobes
  • Cultivation of most bacteria

    • What is the main difference between ordinary basic media and enriched media?

    <p>Enriched media contains additional nutrients to support the growth of fastidious bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of microorganisms can be cultivated using media for anaerobes?

    <p>Bacteria that thrive in the absence of oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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