The most distinguishing characteristic of bacterial

26 .The most distinguishing characteristic of bacterial cultures in the research or clinical
laboratory is which of the following
A: Complex media.
B: Cloudy media suggesting the presence of a large bacterial population in the media.
C: Evaporation of the culture media.
D: Consumption of the media by the bacteria.
27. What is one of the most definitive type of clinical evidence necessary to diagnose a bacterial
infection.
28 .When yellow color is associated with bacterial growth on Mannitol Salt Agar plates, it is
indicative of (Please pick the most
appropriate answer):
29 .Mannitol Salt Agar plates are used for which of the following reasons except
30.Asepsis and aseptic technique refer to which of the following in a clinical or research
environment?
A: The presence of microbial life; promoting the inoculation and spread of microbes during
clinical care.

B: The absence of immune cells; preventing the inoculation and spread of immune cells during
clinical care.
C: The presence of immune cells; promoting the inoculation and spread of immune cells during
clinical care.
D: The absence of microbial life; preventing the inoculation and spread of microbial life during
clinical care.
31 .Which of the following class of bacteria is the least likely to include a bacterial pathogen