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What type of bacteria are Vancomycin inhibitors selective for?
What type of bacteria are Vancomycin inhibitors selective for?
Which of the following is an indicator used in culture media to detect acid or alkaline products?
Which of the following is an indicator used in culture media to detect acid or alkaline products?
What is the purpose of adding dyes and chemical substances like pH indicators in culture media?
What is the purpose of adding dyes and chemical substances like pH indicators in culture media?
Which antibiotic is specifically mentioned as an inhibitor for Proteus bacteria?
Which antibiotic is specifically mentioned as an inhibitor for Proteus bacteria?
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What type of organic compounds do heterotrophs metabolize in the body?
What type of organic compounds do heterotrophs metabolize in the body?
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What are the products when organic compounds are metabolized by bacteria?
What are the products when organic compounds are metabolized by bacteria?
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Which enrichment broth is specifically used for the growth of Salmonella while inhibiting other normal intestinal flora?
Which enrichment broth is specifically used for the growth of Salmonella while inhibiting other normal intestinal flora?
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What is the main purpose of Todd-Hewitt Broth?
What is the main purpose of Todd-Hewitt Broth?
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Which agar is selective for Gram-negative Enteric bacilli and contains Eosin and Methylene Blue as differential indicators?
Which agar is selective for Gram-negative Enteric bacilli and contains Eosin and Methylene Blue as differential indicators?
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In the context of bacteria categorization, what distinguishes lactose fermenters from non-lactose fermenters?
In the context of bacteria categorization, what distinguishes lactose fermenters from non-lactose fermenters?
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If using an organic compound, what differentiates bacteria capable of fermentation from those capable of oxidation?
If using an organic compound, what differentiates bacteria capable of fermentation from those capable of oxidation?
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Why should Thioglycolate Broth be used solely in the isolation of anaerobic bacteria?
Why should Thioglycolate Broth be used solely in the isolation of anaerobic bacteria?
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Which type of bacteria does not produce pigment with or without light?
Which type of bacteria does not produce pigment with or without light?
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What is the purpose of adding inhibitor (Trimethroprim) to Proteus on Simmons Citrate Agar (SCA)?
What is the purpose of adding inhibitor (Trimethroprim) to Proteus on Simmons Citrate Agar (SCA)?
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Which culture medium is specifically used for observation of hydrogen sulfide gas production, indole production, and motility?
Which culture medium is specifically used for observation of hydrogen sulfide gas production, indole production, and motility?
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Which bacteria are typically observed on Mueller Hinton Agar (MHA) with colonies on the surface of the medium?
Which bacteria are typically observed on Mueller Hinton Agar (MHA) with colonies on the surface of the medium?
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Which type of bacteria is capable of producing pigment when incubated without light?
Which type of bacteria is capable of producing pigment when incubated without light?
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In the context of AST, what does it mean when a bacterium is labeled as 'Susceptible'?
In the context of AST, what does it mean when a bacterium is labeled as 'Susceptible'?
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Which bacterial species can tolerate up to 10% salt concentration, except Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio mimicus?
Which bacterial species can tolerate up to 10% salt concentration, except Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio mimicus?
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What is the degradation product of hemoglobin that serves as the X factor in culture media?
What is the degradation product of hemoglobin that serves as the X factor in culture media?
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Which type of culture media contains lysed RBC and has both X and V factors?
Which type of culture media contains lysed RBC and has both X and V factors?
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Why is the V factor not present in Blood Agar Plate (BAP) according to the text?
Why is the V factor not present in Blood Agar Plate (BAP) according to the text?
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How can the V factor be preserved in a culture medium that contains NADase, according to the text?
How can the V factor be preserved in a culture medium that contains NADase, according to the text?
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Why does Chocolate Agar Plate (CAP) have both X and V factors available according to the text?
Why does Chocolate Agar Plate (CAP) have both X and V factors available according to the text?
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What is the solidifying agent commonly used in a culture medium?
What is the solidifying agent commonly used in a culture medium?
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Which medium is typically used for observation of hydrogen sulfide gas production, indole production, and motility?
Which medium is typically used for observation of hydrogen sulfide gas production, indole production, and motility?
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Which type of culture medium is commonly used as a base in the preparation of other culture media?
Which type of culture medium is commonly used as a base in the preparation of other culture media?
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What function does a primary media enriched with blood serve in microbiology?
What function does a primary media enriched with blood serve in microbiology?
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Which chemicals are commonly used as inhibitors for gram-positive bacteria in culture media?
Which chemicals are commonly used as inhibitors for gram-positive bacteria in culture media?
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What is the purpose of a culture medium containing additives and supplements to support the growth of fastidious microorganisms?
What is the purpose of a culture medium containing additives and supplements to support the growth of fastidious microorganisms?
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