Scientific Nomenclature Quiz

Which name is correct and follows the scientific conventions?

• E. Coli

• E. coli

• E. coli

• E. Coli

Which one has no nucleus?

• Prokaryote

• Eukaryote

Which bacterium would theoretically be more likely to grow at refrigerator temperatures?

• Human intestinal pathogen

• Soilborne plant pathogen

What is the first phase in the typical pattern of bacterial growth?

• Exponential phase

• Stationary phase

• Lag phase

• Death phase

During which phase do bacterial populations grow rapidly?

• Lag phase

• Exponential phase

• Stationary phase

• Death phase

You are going to grow bacteria in 10 mL liquid medium under aerobic conditions, which container would be the best one?

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You have counted colony numbers on the agar plates. Which number gives you the most accurate CFU value?

• 3

• 42

• 510

Which wavelength is usually used to detect bacteria growth?

• 260 nm

• 280 nm

• 600 nm

What is the main goal of performing a serial dilution?

• To increase the concentration of a solution

• To decrease the concentration of a solution

• To separate components of a mixture

• To change the color of a solution