Diagnostic 06 Quiz 10 Q

What is the primary purpose of laboratory media in microbiology and cell biology?

• To sterilize microorganisms

• To provide a controlled environment for growth and study of microorganisms and cells

• To differentiate between different types of microorganisms

• To visualize microbial characteristics

Which of the following is NOT a classification of culture media based on purpose?

• General-purpose media

• Selective media

• Differential media

• Nutrient media

What is the role of agar in solid media?

• To provide nutrients for microbial growth

• To visualize microbial characteristics

• To solidify the medium and provide a surface for microbial growth

• To maintain a stable pH in the medium

Which component of culture media is used to selectively encourage or inhibit the growth of specific microorganisms?

• Agar

• Nutrients

• Selective agents

• Buffering agents

Why is it important to sterilize culture media?

• To ensure the media are free of contaminants

• To visualize microbial characteristics

• To differentiate between different types of microorganisms

• To maintain a stable pH in the medium

Which application of culture media involves the identification and study of microorganisms?

• Microbiology

• Cell biology

• Clinical diagnostics

• Industrial biotechnology

What is the purpose of blood agar?

• To visualize microbial characteristics

• To differentiate between different types of microorganisms

• To culture fastidious bacteria

• To maintain a stable pH in the medium

Which type of culture media is designed to support the growth of specific microorganisms with specific nutritional requirements?

• Selective media

• Differential media

• Enriched media

• Anaerobic media

What is the purpose of pH indicators in culture media?

• To visualize microbial characteristics

• To maintain a stable pH in the medium

• To differentiate between different types of microorganisms

• To selectively encourage or inhibit the growth of specific microorganisms

Which type of culture media is used for the cultivation of animal cells, including mammalian cell lines?

• Nutrient agar

• Chocolate agar

• Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM)

• MacConkey agar