Basic Microbiology Techniques Quiz
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of culture media?
To sterilize microorganisms
To provide nutrients for the growth of microorganisms
To identify microorganisms
To inhibit the growth of microorganisms
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a solid culture medium?
Nutrient broth
Broth
Peptone water
Agar
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What type of media is Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA)?
Differential Media
Enriched Media
General Purpose Media
Selective Media
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a characteristic of microorganisms?
They have very particular growth requirements
They grow only in solid media
They grow in any medium
They can survive without nutrients
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a selective agent in Baird Parker Agar (BPA)?
Glucose
Phenol red
Tellurite
Mannitol
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does differential media do?
Allows all bacteria to grow equally
Produces visible changes in the growth of different species
Only supports the growth of fungi
Inhibits all bacterial growth
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of phenol red in Mannitol Salt Agar?
To enhance color of colonies
To inhibit bacterial growth
To indicate pH changes
To provide nutrients
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