31 Questions
What is the purpose of common culture media in microbiology?
Increasing number of bacteria
What is the primary method of bacteria reproduction?
Binary fission
Which of the following is an example of differential nutrient media?
Muller-Hinton medium
What molecule is responsible for the toxic action on obligate anaerobes due to oxygen accumulation?
Final product of fermentation
Which method is NOT a way of bacteria reproduction?
Sexual way
Which method is used for the creation of anaerobic conditions?
Pure culture isolation of anaerobic bacteria
How are prokaryotes divided based on carbon source?
Heterotrophs and chemotrophs
Which type of microorganisms are characterized by biological oxidation?
Heterotrophic and autotrophic
What is a common culture medium used for bacterial growth?
MacConkey medium
Which transport mechanism is characterized by energy expense?
Facilitated diffusion
At which phase of bacterial growth is the maximum concentration reached?
Stationary phase
Bacteria that are able to grow with or without oxygen are named?
Facultative anaerobes
Which bacterium is an obligate anaerobe?
Clostridium tetani
Which bacterium is microaerophilic?
Vibrio
What is a selective medium for Staphylococcus isolation?
Blood agar
What is the primary purpose of common culture media in microbiology?
Increasing number of bacteria
Which method is NOT a way of bacteria reproduction?
Sexual way
What is a selective medium for Staphylococcus isolation?
SSA
Which molecule is responsible for the toxic action on obligate anaerobes due to oxygen accumulation?
Hydrogen peroxide
At which phase of bacterial growth is the maximum concentration reached?
Log phase
Bacteria that are able to grow with or without oxygen are named?
Facultative anaerobes
Which method is used for the creation of anaerobic conditions?
Pure culture isolation of anaerobic bacteria
According to carbon source, prokaryotes are divided into:
Heterotrophs and chemotrophs
Types of microorganisms characterized by biological oxidation are:
Phototrophic and chemotrophic
Common culture medium is:
Meat peptone agar
Transport mechanism characterized by energy expense is:
Facilitated diffusion
Growth phase of bacteria characterized by the maximum concentration is:
Stationary phase
Bacteria that are able to grow with or without oxygen are named:
Capnophiles
Obligate anaerobic bacterium is:
Bordetella pertussis
Microaerophilic bacterium is:
Vibrio
Selective medium for Staphylococcus isolation is:
Serum agar
Study Notes
Microbiology Basics
- Common culture media in microbiology are used to support the growth of microorganisms, allowing for their isolation, identification, and study.
Bacteria Reproduction
- The primary method of bacteria reproduction is binary fission.
- Methods of bacteria reproduction do not include sporulation.
Types of Media
- Differential nutrient media is an example of a type of media that distinguishes between different types of microorganisms based on their nutritional requirements.
- Mannitol salt agar is a selective medium used for Staphylococcus isolation.
Anaerobic Conditions
- Obligate anaerobes are susceptible to toxic action due to oxygen accumulation, which is caused by the molecule superoxide.
- Anaerobic conditions are created using the method of anaerobic jar or anaerobic chamber.
Prokaryote Classification
- Prokaryotes are divided into two categories based on their carbon source: autotrophs and heterotrophs.
Microorganisms
- Microorganisms characterized by biological oxidation are aerobes.
- Bacteria that are able to grow with or without oxygen are called facultative anaerobes.
- Clostridium is an example of an obligate anaerobic bacterium.
- Campylobacter is a microaerophilic bacterium.
Bacterial Growth
- Active transport is a transport mechanism characterized by energy expense.
- The stationary phase of bacterial growth is characterized by the maximum concentration reached.
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