A cellular structure that is considered a virulence factor which shows up as an unstained area within the bacteria on the gram stain:

The relationship between two organisms living together in which one benefits and the other suffers from the relationship is referred to as:

Observe the nitrate test after zinc dust has been added. How would this nitrate test be resulted? Based on this result, what has happened during testing?

The part of the microscope that controls the intensity of the light, controlled by a dimmer switch is the:

A patient has blood cultures ordered. They are found to be positive and, after testing, the organism is identified as Streptococcus bovis. Select the correct statement concerning this patient:

A culture is inoculated onto a BAP, MAC and HEK. After 24 hrs. of incubation the following results are observed:BAP: one organism = moist, large gray colony second organism = creamy, large white colony MAC: one pink, moist organism HEK: one orange organism with a black dot in the center Which of the following reports would be correct based on these observations?

The MLT performs a slide coagulase test. The result is positive. Identify the next course of action for the MLT:

Observe the MUG test (sample to the RIGHT). How would this MUG test be resulted? Name the organism that could give this result.

Select the true statement about Streptolysin S:

On MSA, Staphylococcus hyicus would appear: