Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 6MCQ
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Elek’s test is an immunodiffusion test which helps to detect the toxigenecity of diphtheria. A filter paper strip containing diphtheria antitoxin is placed on a solid culture medium. Then, bacteria are streaked through the right angle to the filter paper. If the bacteria are toxigenic, a line of antigen and antibody precipitate will form.
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Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Ch. 18 - Which could cause the disease it is supposed to...Ch. 18 - Define the following terms, and give an example of...Ch. 18 - DRAW IT Label the components of the direct and...Ch. 18 - How are monoclonal antibodies produced? What is...Ch. 18 - Explain the effects of excess antigen and antibody...Ch. 18 - Prob. 6RCh. 18 - How does the antigen in an agglutination reaction...Ch. 18 - Match the following serological tests in column A...Ch. 18 - Prob. 9RCh. 18 - Prob. 10R
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