Question

question 23 (1 point) ✓ saved
a species of bacteria is a distinct type of bacteria that can sexually produce viable offspring when it mates with others of its own kind.
true
false
question 24 (1 point) ✓ saved
identify the bacterial shape pictured: o
coccus
pleomorph
spirochete
bacillus
question 25 (1 point) ✓ saved
a ____________ medium promotes the growth of a specific microbe while inhibiting the growth of certain other microbes.
differential
selective
general purpose
nonsynthetic

Explanation:

• Question 23: Bacteria reproduce asexually (e.g., binary fission), not sexually. So the statement is false.
• Question 24: Cocci are spherical - shaped bacteria. The symbol "O" represents a sphere, which is the shape of coccus bacteria.
• Question 25: A selective medium is designed to allow the growth of a particular microorganism while suppressing the growth of others.

Answer:

• Question 23: False
• Question 24: coccus
• Question 25: selective