30-40 Flashcards

1
Q

What preservation method involves removing removing water by sublimation

A

Lyophiliculturing

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2
Q

Sabouraud Agar is commonly used for culturing

A

Fungi

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3
Q

What medium supports aerobic and anaeorbic bacterial growth

A

Thioglycolate broth

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4
Q

What is the function of selective agents in selective media

A

Allow growth of target organisms while inhibiting others

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5
Q

Which medium is differential based on lactose fermentation

A

MacConkey Agar

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6
Q

What is the primary purpose of transport media

A

Preserves specimen during transport

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7
Q

Which medium is used to grow myobacterium tubercolosis

A

Lowenstein-Jensen medium

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8
Q

What is the expected hemolysis pattern for streptococcus pyogenes on blood agar

A

Beta Hymolysis

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9
Q

What is the key characteristic of synthetic media?

A

Contains only chemically defined components

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10
Q

Which preservation method maintains bacteria visibility at -70C

A

Cryopreservation

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