18 Questions
What is the primary function of a culture medium?
To provide a suitable environment for bacterial growth
What type of culture medium is used to support the growth of most non-fastidious bacteria?
General purpose medium
What is the primary difference between a liquid medium and a solid medium?
The physical consistency of the medium
What type of culture medium is used to selectively grow a specific type of bacteria?
Selective medium
What are the essential components of a culture medium?
Carbon and nitrogen sources
What is the purpose of an enriched medium?
To support the growth of fastidious bacteria
What type of bacteria is more prevalent in skin and upper respiratory tract infections?
G +ve bacteria
What is the purpose of an enrichment medium?
To enhance the growth of a particular bacterial pathogen from a mixture of organisms
Which type of staining is used to observe spores?
Spore staining
What is the main function of a selective agar?
To allow the growth of certain microorganisms and inhibit others
What is the purpose of collecting a sufficient quantity of specimen from the actual infection site?
To ensure accurate microbial diagnosis
Which of the following is not a type of microscopic examination?
Animal inoculation
What is the purpose of a biochemical reaction in microbiology?
To identify microorganisms by detection of distinct metabolic products
What is the purpose of serological reactions in microbial diagnosis?
To detect the presence of antibodies in the patient's serum
What type of agar is used to differentiate between alpha, beta, and gamma hemolytic bacteria?
Blood agar
What is the purpose of a transport medium?
To preserve microorganisms in a specimen during transportation
Which of the following is a molecular diagnostic technique?
Molecular techniques
What type of test includes direct detection of antigens or antibodies formed in response to infection?
Serological test
Test your knowledge on the process of cultivating microorganisms in the laboratory, including the role of culture medium and essential nutrients. Learn about the importance of capsular staining in microbiology. Assess your understanding of the techniques used in microbiological research.
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