shows beta-hemolysis [Choose ] [ Choose ] shows gamma hemolysis C A Microbe could be GAS Streptococcus В pyogenes_ or GBS _Streptococcus agalactiae_ shows alpha hemolysis and could be - Streptococcus mutans_ or Streptococcus pneumonie_ [Choose ]
shows beta-hemolysis [Choose ] [ Choose ] shows gamma hemolysis C A Microbe could be GAS Streptococcus В pyogenes_ or GBS _Streptococcus agalactiae_ shows alpha hemolysis and could be - Streptococcus mutans_ or Streptococcus pneumonie_ [Choose ]
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![**Hemolysis Identification for Streptococcal Bacteria**
1. **Beta-Hemolysis Identification:**
- Description: __________ [Choose]
2. **Gamma Hemolysis Identification:**
- Description: __________ [Options: A, B, C]
3. **Microbial Identification:**
- Possible Microbe:
- GAS (Group A Streptococcus) - *Streptococcus pyogenes*
- GBS (Group B Streptococcus) - *Streptococcus agalactiae*
4. **Alpha Hemolysis Identification:**
- Possible Microbe:
- *Streptococcus mutans*
- *Streptococcus pneumoniae*
- Description: __________ [Choose]
**Note:** The [Choose] dropdowns are likely intended for selecting or matching descriptions based on hemolysis results. The dropdown options are labeled as A, B, C, suggesting a form of multiple-choice interaction for educational purposes.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fe24735fd-3291-4647-b61f-a148a3463e38%2F072ce853-79c3-43fe-b520-f248342488ed%2F213t68v_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Hemolysis Identification for Streptococcal Bacteria**
1. **Beta-Hemolysis Identification:**
- Description: __________ [Choose]
2. **Gamma Hemolysis Identification:**
- Description: __________ [Options: A, B, C]
3. **Microbial Identification:**
- Possible Microbe:
- GAS (Group A Streptococcus) - *Streptococcus pyogenes*
- GBS (Group B Streptococcus) - *Streptococcus agalactiae*
4. **Alpha Hemolysis Identification:**
- Possible Microbe:
- *Streptococcus mutans*
- *Streptococcus pneumoniae*
- Description: __________ [Choose]
**Note:** The [Choose] dropdowns are likely intended for selecting or matching descriptions based on hemolysis results. The dropdown options are labeled as A, B, C, suggesting a form of multiple-choice interaction for educational purposes.
Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription for Educational Website:**
The image depicts three different types of bacteria, labeled as A, B, and C, growing on a blood agar plate.
### Description of Blood Agar and Bacterial Growth:
- **Blood Agar**: This is a nutrient-rich medium that supports the growth of many types of bacteria. It contains mammalian blood (usually sheep or horse), which allows for the observation of hemolytic activity.
- **Bacterial Growth**:
- **Bacteria A**: Shows clear streaking patterns with some level of hemolysis, as indicated by the lightening or clearing of the agar around the bacterial growth.
- **Bacteria B**: Appears to have a more pronounced hemolytic effect, with significant clearing around the bacterial colonies.
- **Bacteria C**: Displays minimal or no hemolysis, with the agar retaining its red color around the colonies.
This visual differentiation helps in identifying and characterizing bacterial species based on their hemolytic properties, which can be alpha, beta, or gamma (non-hemolytic). This can assist in the diagnosis of various bacterial infections.
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