Question 1 of 5

During an outbreak of cholera, a fecal smear revealed Gram-negative, comma-shaped, motile bacteria. What staining method would best confirm the diagnosis?

A. Gram staining B. Neisser's staining C. Ziehl-Neelsen staining D. Burri-Gins staining

Question 2 of 5

Boiling items in water for __________ minutes will kill most vegetative bacteria and viruses.

A. 5-Mar B. 6-May C. 8-Jun D. 15-Oct

Question 3 of 5

Sterilization is releasing of subjects by physical methods from:

A. Pathogenic microorganisms B. Non-pathogenic microorganisms C. All microorganisms D. Nothing from above

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is a key feature of anaerobic bacteria?

A. They require oxygen to survive B. They can grow in environments without oxygen C. They can survive in the presence of high concentrations of oxygen D. They are photosynthetic

Question 5 of 5

One of the defense mechanisms in place in the organs/tissues of the reproductive tract that prevent microbial infection includes:

A. alkaline pH B. acidic pH C. high sugar concentration D. high body temperature

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Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN