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What is the main purpose of selective culture media?
What is the main purpose of selective culture media?
- To enhance the growth of all microorganisms
- To inhibit the growth of certain microorganisms
- To differentiate between various microorganisms based on their characteristics (correct)
- To grow all types of microorganisms
What is the primary consideration when predicting the growth pattern of an organism on different culture media?
What is the primary consideration when predicting the growth pattern of an organism on different culture media?
- The organism's habitat
- The organism's gram stain reaction (correct)
- The organism's temperature tolerance
- The organism's shape and size
What is the main characteristic of differential culture media?
What is the main characteristic of differential culture media?
- They inhibit the growth of all microorganisms
- They are selective for certain microorganisms
- They support the growth of all microorganisms
- They display a color change in response to microbial growth (correct)
What is the primary goal of using multiple culture media plates in a laboratory exercise?
What is the primary goal of using multiple culture media plates in a laboratory exercise?
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What is the relationship between the gram stain reaction and the growth pattern of an organism on different culture media?
What is the relationship between the gram stain reaction and the growth pattern of an organism on different culture media?
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