Microbiology Quiz: Fermentation and Medical Microbiology
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Which of the following is an example of a Gram-negative bacterium commonly involved in medical infections?

  • Escherichia coli (correct)
  • Clostridium difficile
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Staphylococcus aureus

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bacteria used in fermentation?

  • Capability to produce organic acids as metabolic by-products
  • Ability to produce energy through anaerobic respiration
  • Production of toxins harmful to humans (correct)
  • Ability to ferment sugars to produce alcohol

    • What is the primary function of agar in microbiology culture media?

  • Promoting the formation of bacterial spores
  • Acting as a selective agent for specific bacterial strains
  • Providing a carbon source for bacterial growth
  • Serving as a solidifying agent for the medium (correct)

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