BIO 171 Module 5 Exam 2023 (Essential Microbiology) - Complete Questions and Answers Graded A+

BIO 171 Module 5 Exam 2023 (Essential Microbiology) - Questions and Answers Graded A+. As Streptococcus is catalase negative would it thrive or die in the presence of peroxides? Why? Streptococcus wouldn't survive in the presenc of peroxides, as it is unable to breakdown peroxides (catalase negative). Peroxides would damage its cellular integrity, causing it to lysis. M5: Module 5 Exam - Requires Respondus LockDown Browser + Webcam: Essential Microbiology with Lab-2021-Martinez Page 5 of 19 Streptococcus would not survive in the presence of peroxides—it is unable to breakdown peroxides (catalase negative). Left unchecked, peroxides would damage the cellular integrity of Strep causing lysis/cell death. Question 6 2 / 2 pts Streptococcus is most often streaked onto: EMB agar Blood agar Correct! Strep is often cultured on Blood agar plates to determine its hemolytic properties, which aids in the classification (and differentiation) process.