Prokaryotic Growth Dynamics Quiz
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What is the purpose of an enrichment culture?

  • To study the stages of microbial growth curve
  • To increase the population of specific microbes from a sample (correct)
  • To eliminate all microbes from a sample
  • To create a diverse microbial community

    • What are the stages of microbial growth curve?

  • Lag, exponential, stationary, decline (correct)
  • Exponential, lag, stationary, decline
  • Lag, exponential, death, stationary
  • Lag, log, stationary, death

    • What is the significance of reactive oxygen species for microbial growth?

  • They help in the formation of biofilms
  • They promote microbial reproduction
  • They are essential for microbial respiration
  • They can damage microbial DNA, proteins, and lipids (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the streak-plate method for obtaining a pure culture?

    <p>To isolate individual microbial colonies for pure culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the energy and carbon sources used by chemoorganoheterotrophs?

    <p>Organic compounds and inorganic compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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