Question

5. A low pH will affect bacteria by* O a. disrupt carbons within lipids O b. disrupt carbons within proteins O c. disrupt covalent bonds within proteins O d. disrupt hydrogen bonds within proteins 6. A Selective Medium a. allow microbiologist to discern visually (unaided eye) betwee bacterial colonies O b. prohibit the growth of some organisms O c. contains many nutrient of which the experimenter is unaware O d. all the above are correct 7. In the Mannitol Salt Agar Medium, the Mannitol* O a. permits differentiation between microbes and species selects microbes and species by inhi na the arowth of others

Answer 1

I believe the correct answers to be:

5) Option D) Disrupt hydrogen bonds within proteins which cause the protein to get denatured because hydrogen factor is a major factor in maintaining the shape of the protein.

6) Option B) Prohibit the growth of some organisms.

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