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The answer is Yes, only if this is in reference to a selective and/or differential medium. Specificity is the ability of the test to identify negative results while sensitivity is the ability of a test to detect positive results. So, if taking out the NaCl effects your ability to interpret your data results then it in someway has effected your sensitivity and specificity.
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Would a change starting at a pH of 7.8 alter the EMB medium's sensitivity or specificity?
Eosin methylene blue agar (EMB) is a selective and differential medium used to isolate fecal coliforms. Eosin Y and methylene blue are pH indicator dyes which combine to form a dark purple precipitate at low pH; they also serve to inhibit the growth of most Gram positive organisms. Sucrose and lactose serve as fermentable carbohydrate sources which encourage the growth of fecal coliforms and provide a means of differentiating them. If the pH is changed (even at the beginning) the test might be ''read" incorrectly and the improper medication will be given. Always follow instructions for this reason.
Does poor sensitivity or poor specificity cause a false positive from the reaction between inoculating loop and hydrogen peroxide?
Catalase is the enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide, which in result, turns into water and oxygen. However, if catalase is presence in the medium, it may lead to false positive results.
Evaluate Hershey and Chases's decision to use radioactive phosperus and sulfur for their experiments. Could they have used carbon or oxygen instead why or why not?
Hershey and Chase's decision to use radioactive phosphorus and sulfur was appropriate because these elements are found in DNA and protein, respectively, which allowed them to track the transmission of genetic material. Using carbon or oxygen would not have been effective as they are not prevalent in DNA or proteins and would not provide the same specificity in tracking genetic material.
What is a nanogram of marijuana?
A nanogram is a measurement unit equal to one billionth of a gram. In the context of marijuana, a nanogram would represent a very small amount of the substance, often used to measure levels in drug tests or analytical studies due to its sensitivity.
What are the usp limits for the theoretical plates in gas chromatography?
There is no "limit" set by the USP, it depends on the molecules and what is reasonable. For example in HPLC, 2000 plates is typically what you would like to shoot for but if its a compound with low sensitivity and you need to see low levels you might inject more compound which would increase sensitivity but also probably affect peak shape and thus theoretical plates. The answer is it depends
Would a change in starting pH alter the mediums sensitivity or specificity Explain?
Yes, it would. Most microbes grow best at what is called an optimum temperature and pH. If the pH is not at the optimum, the microbe may grow slowly or perhaps not at all.
Would a false positive from the reaction between the inoculating loop and hydrogen peroxide be caused by poor specificity or poor sensitivity of the catalase test system?
The false positive from the reaction of hydrogen peroxide and the inoculating loop would be caused by poor specificity. The formula for specificity is TN/TN+FP.
Would a false negative result for the VP test more than likely be attributed ti poor sensitivity or to poor specificity of the test system?
False negatives in a voges-proskauer test would be due to poor sensitivity.
Would a false positive from the reaction between the inoculation loop and hydrogen peroxide be caused by poor specificity or poor sensitivity of the test system?
no
Would a false positive from the reaction between the inoculating loop and hydrogen peroxide be caused by poor specificity or poor sensitivity of the test system?
no
Would a change starting at a pH of 7.8 alter the EMB medium's sensitivity or specificity?
Eosin methylene blue agar (EMB) is a selective and differential medium used to isolate fecal coliforms. Eosin Y and methylene blue are pH indicator dyes which combine to form a dark purple precipitate at low pH; they also serve to inhibit the growth of most Gram positive organisms. Sucrose and lactose serve as fermentable carbohydrate sources which encourage the growth of fecal coliforms and provide a means of differentiating them. If the pH is changed (even at the beginning) the test might be ''read" incorrectly and the improper medication will be given. Always follow instructions for this reason.
How would removing the crystal violet from MacConkey agar alter the sensitivity and specificity of the medium?
Removing crystal violet from MacConkey agar would decrease its specificity by allowing more non-selective bacteria to grow on the medium, potentially leading to false-positive results. The sensitivity may also decrease as the absence of crystal violet could affect the medium's ability to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, thereby reducing its ability to detect specific microbial species.
You would want the highest sensitivity you can get.?
You would want the highest sensitivity you can get.
What do you call the act of leaving out?
'Leaving out' would be Omitting or Redacting.
What would be unlikely to contribute to the substrate specificity of an enzyme?
The size of the enzyme's active site would not contribute significantly to substrate specificity. Substrate specificity is typically determined by the shape, charge, and chemical properties of the active site that can properly bind to the substrate.
Does poor sensitivity or poor specificity cause a false positive from the reaction between inoculating loop and hydrogen peroxide?
Catalase is the enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide, which in result, turns into water and oxygen. However, if catalase is presence in the medium, it may lead to false positive results.
High sensitivity would work better?
High sensitivity would work better
