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What is the primary mechanism by which MacConkey Agar suppresses the growth of Gram-positive organisms?
What is the primary mechanism by which MacConkey Agar suppresses the growth of Gram-positive organisms?
- Presence of bile salts (correct)
- Neutral red dye
- High glucose concentration
- Crystal violet
Which type of ELISA allows for the capture of specific antigens?
Which type of ELISA allows for the capture of specific antigens?
- Indirect ELISA
- Direct ELISA
- Sandwich ELISA (correct)
- Competitive ELISA
Which of the following best describes the function of neutral red dye in MacConkey Agar?
Which of the following best describes the function of neutral red dye in MacConkey Agar?
- Inhibits the growth of Gram-negative organisms
- Forms black colonies in the presence of tellurite
- Promotes the growth of Staphylococci
- Turns pink in acid conditions (correct)
In molecular identification using Genomic PCR, what determines the sequences that are amplified?
In molecular identification using Genomic PCR, what determines the sequences that are amplified?
What makes Sabouraud Dextrose Agar selective for certain fungi?
What makes Sabouraud Dextrose Agar selective for certain fungi?
Which component of Baird-Parker Agar promotes the growth of Staphylococci?
Which component of Baird-Parker Agar promotes the growth of Staphylococci?
What type of identification method is used to amplify housekeeping genes and sequence 7 specific genes?
What type of identification method is used to amplify housekeeping genes and sequence 7 specific genes?
What is the main purpose of Genomic DNA Sequencing?
What is the main purpose of Genomic DNA Sequencing?
What is the main function of Mannitol Salt Agar in differentiating between bacterial species?
What is the main function of Mannitol Salt Agar in differentiating between bacterial species?
How does Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB) Agar differentiate between Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms?
How does Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB) Agar differentiate between Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms?
Which technique is specifically used for the identification of antibiotic resistance like mecA?
Which technique is specifically used for the identification of antibiotic resistance like mecA?
What type of antibodies are required for the Direct ELISA method?
What type of antibodies are required for the Direct ELISA method?
Which staining method is commonly used for endospore staining?
Which staining method is commonly used for endospore staining?
What type of bacteria are mainly targeted by Ziehl–Neelsen stain?
What type of bacteria are mainly targeted by Ziehl–Neelsen stain?
Which staining method is commonly used to detect polysaccharides in fungi?
Which staining method is commonly used to detect polysaccharides in fungi?
In which type of microscopy is Gram Staining the first step in identifying pure bacterial cultures?
In which type of microscopy is Gram Staining the first step in identifying pure bacterial cultures?
Which biochemical test can differentiate between bacteria that belong to Pseudomonadaceae and Enterobacteriaceae?
Which biochemical test can differentiate between bacteria that belong to Pseudomonadaceae and Enterobacteriaceae?
Which technique is commonly used for the definitive identification of bacterial species?
Which technique is commonly used for the definitive identification of bacterial species?
What method is increasingly used for identifying microbial contaminants due to its speed and lower cost compared to conventional methods?
What method is increasingly used for identifying microbial contaminants due to its speed and lower cost compared to conventional methods?
Which agar can be used to identify bacterial species from selective media?
Which agar can be used to identify bacterial species from selective media?
What is the need for balancing between turnaround time and sensitivity in microbial identification techniques?
What is the need for balancing between turnaround time and sensitivity in microbial identification techniques?
Which method can provide information about resistance in microbial samples?
Which method can provide information about resistance in microbial samples?
In microbial identification, which of the following databases exist for different bacteria species?
In microbial identification, which of the following databases exist for different bacteria species?
Which chapter of 'Hugo and Russell’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology' discusses the ideal diagnostic characteristics including accuracy, sensitivity, cost-effectiveness, and speed?
Which chapter of 'Hugo and Russell’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology' discusses the ideal diagnostic characteristics including accuracy, sensitivity, cost-effectiveness, and speed?
What is the main purpose of using selective media such as Mannitol Salt Agar in microbial identification?
What is the main purpose of using selective media such as Mannitol Salt Agar in microbial identification?
In microbial identification, what is the primary purpose of using MacConkey Agar?
In microbial identification, what is the primary purpose of using MacConkey Agar?
What is the significance of Baird-Parker Agar in microbiology?
What is the significance of Baird-Parker Agar in microbiology?
Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is primarily used for which type of microorganism identification?
Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is primarily used for which type of microorganism identification?
Which statement best describes the role of differential media in microbial identification?
Which statement best describes the role of differential media in microbial identification?
How do selective and differential media complement each other in microbial identification?
How do selective and differential media complement each other in microbial identification?
