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Question 1
Easy
What are enrichment media used for in microbiology?
💡 Hint: Think about why we might want to 'favor' one organism over others.
Question 2
Easy
Name one example of an enrichment medium.
💡 Hint: Consider the organisms we mentioned in connection with fecal samples.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What is the primary purpose of enrichment media?
- To store nutrients
- To promote specific microbial growth
- To sterilize samples
💡 Hint: Think about how these media help scientists focus on one organism.
Question 2
True or False: Enrichment media can be used to grow any microorganism equally well.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the targeted nature of these media.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Design an enrichment medium for a theoretical microorganism that thrives at high pH levels and requires ammonium as its nitrogen source. What components would you include and why?
💡 Hint: Consider what conditions your microorganism needs to succeed.
Question 2
How would you evaluate the effectiveness of an enrichment medium designed for Salmonella in a mixed culture of gut flora? What results would support its success?
💡 Hint: Think about methods in microbiology for measuring the presence of specific microorganisms.
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