Practice - Phenotypic Characteristics
Practice Questions
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What shape is Staphylococcus aureus?
💡 Hint: Think about the shape of the cells.
What color do Gram-positive bacteria appear after staining?
💡 Hint: Recall the first stain used in the Gram staining technique.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of Gram staining?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of information this stain reveals.
True or False: All bacteria can ferment sugars.
💡 Hint: Consider the metabolic diversity among different bacterial species.
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Challenge Problems
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You isolate a bacterial culture that is a Gram-negative bacillus that ferments lactose. How would you identify it?
💡 Hint: Consider both the shape and the biochemical tests required.
In a mixed culture of bacteria, how would you determine which ones could be pathogenic?
💡 Hint: What traits would be most telling of potential pathogenicity?
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