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Which substance is commonly used as a medium for gelling microbial cultures?
Which substance is commonly used as a medium for gelling microbial cultures?
- Guar gum
- Gelatin
- Seaweed
- Agarose gel (correct)
What is the purpose of isolating a pure culture of microorganisms?
What is the purpose of isolating a pure culture of microorganisms?
- To determine the type of organism
- To determine the cause of infectious disease
- To grow a specific kind of microorganism (correct)
- To screen for harmful microorganisms
Which diagnostic method of microbiology involves letting the agent multiply in a predetermined medium?
Which diagnostic method of microbiology involves letting the agent multiply in a predetermined medium?
- Molecular biology
- Bacterial culture
- Throat culture
- Microbial culture (correct)
Which technique is commonly used to isolate individual cells and produce a pure culture in microbiology?
Which technique is commonly used to isolate individual cells and produce a pure culture in microbiology?
What is the purpose of maintaining stock cultures in microbiology?
What is the purpose of maintaining stock cultures in microbiology?
Which organisms are more easily isolated by picking out a single individual to initiate a culture?
Which organisms are more easily isolated by picking out a single individual to initiate a culture?
Which method of bacterial culture is ideal for preparation of an antimicrobial assay in which the liquid broth is inoculated with bacteria and let to grow overnight?
Which method of bacterial culture is ideal for preparation of an antimicrobial assay in which the liquid broth is inoculated with bacteria and let to grow overnight?
What is the purpose of storing agar plates upside down in a refrigerator for an extended period of time?
What is the purpose of storing agar plates upside down in a refrigerator for an extended period of time?
Which type of culture is most commonly used for short-term storage or shipment of cultures?
Which type of culture is most commonly used for short-term storage or shipment of cultures?
What is the purpose of the streak plate method in microbial culture?
What is the purpose of the streak plate method in microbial culture?
