Across
- 3. consider macroscopic and microscopic morphology, physiology and biochemistry
- 5. used to identify definitive characteristics of a bacteria
- 6. bacterial identification can be determined using the results by means of a flowchart called a dichotomous key
- 9. genetic techniques being used as a sole resource for identifying bacteria
- 10. Placed inside the diaper and adheres to the skin surrounding the genitalia
- 11. only a Selective Media
- 13. The leading cause of healthcare acquired infections
- 14. serological analysis
- 15. A needle is used to directly extract urine from the bladder
Down
- 1. used to encourage the growth of only the suspected pathogen
- 2. used to encourage the growth of a particular type of microbe and then differentiate between them by biochemical differences, like fermentation capabilities
- 4. Both selective and differential
- 7. A system consists of microtubules containing dehydrated substrates
- 8. A Differential Media
- 12. based on enzyme-mediated metabolic reactions visualized by a color change