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General Microbiology & Immunology (PM 401) Second level Semester 4 2024/2025

2) In which environment are you most likely to encounter
a hyperthermophile?
A. Hot tub
B. Warm ocean water in Florida

C. Hydrothermal vent at the bottom of the ocean
D. Human body

Q3: Complete the following statements

1- Blood agar contains many unspecified nutrients, supports the growth

of a large number of bacteria, and allows differentiation

of bacteria according to hemolysis (breakdown of blood). The medium

is ________ and ________.

2- A bacterium that thrives in the Great Salt Lake but not in fresh water

is probably a________.

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