AAB MT Microbiology Questions and answers from the AAB PER Q&A Book
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AAB MT
What term describes the morphology of organisms that vary in shape and size?
-:- Pleomorphic
Capsules are the basis of which test?
-:- Serotyping
A mucoid colony on blood agar medium indicates that which of the following
characteristics may be present?
-:- Organism has a capsule.
What ar...
Which of the following should be used to remove antimicrobials before culturing?
✓ -:- Antimicrobial removal device
Which statement concerning sodium polyanethol sulfonate (SPS) is NOT true?
✓ -:- Activates some antimicrobials
What are some functions of sodium polyanethol sulfonate (SPS)?
✓ -:- Prevents blood from clotting, prevents phagocytosis, and neutralizes the
bactericidal effect of human serum.
What is the most abundant normal flora in throat cultures?
✓ -:- Alpha-hemolytic streptococci
Why is it recommended to stab the blood agar plate when setting up throat cultures?
✓ -:- Some streptococci may not produce beta hemolysis under aerobic conditions.
What is the most common pathogen is throat cultures?
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