Questions tagged 'Microbiology'
10 questions
Aculture medium consisting of agar, peptone, and beef heart extract is a/an
A culture medium that consists of agar, peptone, and beef heart extract is classified as a "complex medium." Complex media are composed of ingredients with unknown composition and concentration, which...
Anton van leeuwenhoek was the first microbiologist to use a microscope to examine environmental samples for the presence of microorganisms.
Was Anton van Leeuwenhoek the first microbiologist to utilize a microscope for examining environmental samples to detect the presence of microorganisms?
Is msa a defined or an undefined medium provide the reasoning?
Is MSA (Mannitol Salt Agar) considered a defined or an undefined medium? Please provide reasoning to support your answer.
Based on its shape, what is most likely the form of this bacteria?
Based on its shape, what is the most likely form of this bacterium? Please provide your answer below.
An isolated colony on a streak plate contains millions (or even billions) of identical cells all arising from one initial cell. An
An isolated colony on a streak plate contains millions, or even billions, of identical cells, all derived from a single initial cell. Is this statement true or false?
Nov 16, 2024
Select the correct statement about bacteria. a. all organisms with cells containing a membrane-enclosed nucleus and organelles are
Select the correct statement about bacteria: a. All organisms with cells containing a membrane-enclosed nucleus and organelles are classified as bacteria. b. Bacteria are incapable of surviving in ext...
Nov 16, 2024
Semisolid media such as MIO are used to determine motility. Another such medium such is SIM (sulfide, indole, motility) medium. When
Semisolid media, such as MIO (Motility, Indole, Ornithine) medium, are commonly used to assess bacterial motility. Another similar medium is SIM (Sulfide, Indole, Motility) medium, which serves a simi...
Oct 25, 2024
Is human biology hard?
I've been in college since Fall 2008, and so far, I have received the following grades: 5 A's, 2 A-'s, and 1 B+. Currently, I am enrolled in a microbiology class during the summer session, which is qu...
Why is one manifestation of cytochrome oxidase deficiency in humans is severe muscle weakness?briefly explainfor my microbiology class?
Why is severe muscle weakness one manifestation of cytochrome oxidase deficiency in humans? Please explain this briefly for my microbiology class.
Oct 14, 2024
He streak-stab technique, used to promote streptolysin activity, is preferred over incubating the plates anaerobically. why do you
The "streak-stab" technique, which promotes streptolysin activity, is preferred over anaerobic incubation of plates. Why do you think this is the case? Please compare and contrast the advantages and d...