Practice Differential Media (6.2.4) - Microbiology – The Unseen World of Single-Celled Life
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Differential Media

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Question 1 Easy

What is differential media?

💡 Hint: Think about how bacteria are identified in labs.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of differential media.

💡 Hint: Consider the media we studied in class yesterday.

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Question 1

What does differential media do?

Supports all microbial growth
Allows differentiation based on observable characteristics
Only supports fungi

💡 Hint: Remember the role of pH indicators and substrates.

Question 2

True or False: Blood Agar is a selective media.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the growth characteristics allowed on this media.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A patient presents with an unidentified infection. Discuss how the use of differential media could expedite diagnosis and treatment?

💡 Hint: Consider how time and accuracy in identifying the bacteria influence patient health.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment using differential media to compare two bacterial strains based on their hemolytic capabilities. Include materials, method, and expected outcomes.

💡 Hint: Focus on how the reactions observed define the metabolic capabilities of the strains.

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