Bacteriology 2

What is the purpose of the catalase test?

• To identify Mycobacterial infection

• To test the motility of bacteria

• To differentiate between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

• To detect the enzyme catalase in bacteria

Which staining technique is used in the identification of Corynebacterium spp?

• Gram staining

• Albert staining

• Acid fast staining

• Special staining

What is the purpose of the coagulase test?

• To differentiate between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

• To detect the enzyme catalase in bacteria

• To test the motility of bacteria

• To differentiate strains of Staphylococcus aureus from other coagulase-negative species

Which test is used to differentiate catalase-positive Micrococcaceae from catalase-negative Streptococcaceae?

• Coagulase test

• Sugar fermentation test

• Catalase test

• Oxidase test

What is the purpose of the motility testing?

• To identify Mycobacterial infection

• To test the motility of bacteria

• To detect the enzyme catalase in bacteria

• To differentiate between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

Which test is used in the identification of Mycobacterial infection?

• Acid fast staining

• Coagulase test

• Sugar fermentation test

• Catalase test

What is the significance of antimicrobial susceptibility testing in the process of identification of bacteria?

• To determine the appropriate antibiotics for curing the illness or infection caused by the bacteria

• To identify Mycobacterial infection

• To detect the enzyme catalase in bacteria

• To differentiate between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

Which test is used to differentiate strains of Staphylococcus aureus from other coagulase-negative species?

• Oxidase test

• Catalase test

• Sugar fermentation test

• Coagulase test

What is the significance of microscopy in the process of identification of bacteria?

• To detect the enzyme catalase in bacteria

• To differentiate between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria

• To observe the morphology and arrangement of bacteria

• To identify bacteria based on their antigen-antibody reactions

What is the need for isolation of bacteria?

• To understand the genetic makeup of bacteria

• To identify the bacteria causing human disease

• To study the growth requirements of bacteria

• To determine the antibiotic resistance of bacteria