Foundations in Microbiology
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Author: Kathleen Park Talaro, Barry Chess Instructor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 17.L1, Problem 4MCQ
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Complement is a molecule or substance that complements an antibody in completing the lysis of antigenic target. Hence, this complement is called lysin or cytolysin.
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Ch. 17.1 - Describe what is involved in the main categories...Ch. 17.1 - Explain several techniques in specimen collection...Ch. 17.1 - Summarize the main procedures in isolation,...Ch. 17.1 - Summarize the major techniques in identifying and...Ch. 17.1 - Describe the general principles in specimen...Ch. 17.1 - Explain why it is important to prevent microbes...Ch. 17.1 - Summarize the kinds of tests that are used to...Ch. 17.2 - Describe some direct methods of testing a...Ch. 17.2 - Summarize the aims in selection of culture...Ch. 17.2 - Prob. 6ELO
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