Basic Microbiology Quiz On Organisms

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Basic Microbiology Quiz On Organisms - Quiz

This quiz is designed to ask questions related to the course of UTHSC's Medical Technology Microbiology III.

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1.

Birdseed Agar is the best media that allows for differentiating and enrichment of what organism?
- A.
  
  Candida krusei
- B.
  
  Cryptococcus Neoformans
- C.
  
  Rhodotorula
- D.
  
  Candida dubliniensis
2.

The Dermatophyte Test uses several different additives to make it selective and differential for Dermatophytes. Which of the following does not belong?
- A.
  
  Chloramphenicol
- B.
  
  Gentamicin
- C.
  
  Cyclohexamide
- D.
  
  Vancomycin
- E.
  
  A and D
3.

Which of the following is/are responsible for inhibiting bacterial growth in the Dermatophyte Test?
- A.
  
  Chloramphenicol
- B.
  
  Cycloheximide
- C.
  
  Gentamicin
- D.
  
  Vancomycin
- E.
  
  More than one of the above.
4.

Candida albincans has a definitive test where it is incubated at 37 Degrees Celsius for 3 hours, which is the test?
- A.
  
  Dermatophyte Test
- B.
  
  Urea Test
- C.
  
  Thermostable Heat Catalase
- D.
  
  Germ Tube
5.

Systemic Fungus are innoculated and set up at two different temperature which are _______ Degrees Celsius and 37 Degrees Celsius.
- A.
  
  30
- B.
  
  40
- C.
  
  20
- D.
  
  4
6.

Cunninghamella has specific features that allow it to be differentiated while under the microscope, but what feature macroscopically will lead you in the right direction but not "call the species"?
- A.
  
  Its ability to grow quickly.
- B.
  
  The fact it turns orange on agar.
- C.
  
  It produces a fresh cut grass smell.
- D.
  
  None of the above.
7.

A subcutaneous mycosis can be obtained thru a superficial swab of the wound. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  I have no clue, so I am putting this because I am crazy and do not want to take a 50/50 shot at it!
8.

Rhodotorula produces a positive reaction in which of the following?
- A.
  
  Xylose
- B.
  
  RAT
- C.
  
  Urea
- D.
  
  None of the above
9.

Candida glabrata is determined by a positive ________?
- A.
  
  Xylose
- B.
  
  Urea
- C.
  
  RAT
- D.
  
  None of the above
10.

Candida dubliniensis produces which of the following negatives? (which is used to differentiate it)
- A.
  
  Xylose
- B.
  
  Urea
- C.
  
  RAT
- D.
  
  None of the above