Multiple Choice
During the Gram staining procedure, for how long should the bacterial smear be washed with alcohol (decolorizer) to ensure proper differentiation between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
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11. Controlling Microbial Growth
Introduction to Controlling Microbial Growth
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Which term is commonly used to refer to methods used for controlling microbial growth?
A
Enzymes
B
Antigens
C
Antimicrobial agents
D
Antibodies
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Understand the question is asking for the term that refers to methods used for controlling microbial growth.
Recall that enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions, not specifically methods for controlling microbes.
Recognize that antigens are molecules that trigger an immune response, not methods for controlling microbial growth.
Know that antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize antigens, not methods for controlling microbes.
Identify that antimicrobial agents are substances or methods used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms, which directly relates to controlling microbial growth.
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