B2-CARS Microbiology Review

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What is the term for microorganisms that are circle-shaped and chain-shaped?

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Streptococcus

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What shape do Bacilli microorganisms have?

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Rod-shaped

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What part of the microscope is used to look at a specimen slide?

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The ocular lens

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How should agar plates be incubated for proper growth?

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Gel side up (upside down)

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What is the first step after swabbing an agar plate with a sample?

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Immediately close the lid

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What is the definition of Diplococcus?

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A type of bacteria that are spherical and occur in pairs.

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What does Tetradbacillus refer to?

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A type of bacteria that are rod-shaped and occur in groups of four.

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What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

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To control the amount of light reaching the specimen.

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What is the purpose of incubating agar plates?

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To allow bacteria to grow and multiply.

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What is the definition of Spirillum?

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A type of bacteria that are spiral-shaped.