12 Questions
What is the purpose of the antibiotic sensitivity test in microbiology?
To determine whether bacteria are sensitive or resistant to antibiotics
What type of media is used to grow anaerobic bacteria?
Anaerobic culture
Which of the following media is used to isolate Staph aureus?
Mannitol Salt Agar
What is the purpose of sterilization in microbiology?
To eliminate contaminants from media
What is the characteristic of lactose fermenting enteric bacteria on MacConkey's agar?
They produce pink colonies
What is the purpose of enriched media in microbiology?
To provide nutritional requirements for fastidious bacteria
What is the purpose of the two bottles used in blood culture?
One for aerobic and one for anaerobic incubation
What is the component that makes Löwenstein-Jensen medium selective?
Malachite green
How is Löwenstein-Jensen medium sterilized?
Inspissation
What is the purpose of subculturing in blood culture?
To allow for the growth of microorganisms
What is the incubation period for blood culture?
Up to 10 days
What is the name of the method used for antibiotic sensitivity testing?
Disc diffusion method
Test your knowledge of microbiology with this quiz on bacterial culture, sterilization, and antibiotic sensitivity. Covers topics such as culture media, incubation, and subcultures.
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