Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach
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ISBN: 9781285244662
Author: White
Publisher: Cengage
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A mixture of various microbial populations is called a ______________.
The collection of bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotic microbes that normally inhabit the human body are considered, _____________.
a. opportunistic pathogens
b. commensals
c. microtubules
d. obligate intracellular organisms
Which of the following is not part of Koch’s Postulates?
a. A specific microorganism must be present in a disease
b. The organism must be isolated into pure culture
c. Living organisms spring forth from non-living materials
d. All of the choices are part of Koch’s Postulates
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