Which type of media has ingredients that foster the growth of certain bacteria while suppressing the growth of others?

A) defined B) selective C) synthetic D) complex E) differential


Answer: B

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Protein spots eluted from a two-dimensional gel analysis can be identified and correlated to specific genes that code for them using ________.

A. Sanger sequencing and computer analysis B. gas chromatography C. mass spectrometry D. None of the choices are correct.

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In the absence of oxygen, can cells utilize the electron transport chain?

A. No, oxygen is the primary electron acceptor in electron transport chains in all cell types. B. Yes, in the case that a cell can use a terminal electron acceptor other than oxygen, it can make use of the electron transport chain. C. No, oxygen is a required cofactor for the complexes in the electron transport chain. D. Yes, all cells can make use of the electron transport chain in the absence of oxygen via fermentation.

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