Multiple Choice 0.5 points Question at position 1 A thermophile prefers _________________. very cold temperatures (-20 to 10 Degrees C) moderate temperatures (10 to 50 Degrees C) cold temperatures (0 to 30 Degrees C) warm temperatures (40 to 75 Degrees C) Question at position 2 2 Multiple Choice 0.5 points Question at position 2 What would happen with Staphylococcus aureus on a MSA? It would grow and turn the plate yellow. It would not grow. It would grow and the plate would continue to be red. I would grow, but not ferment the mannitol. Question at position 3 3 Multiple Choice 0.5 points Question at position 3 A short generation time of bacteria would cause _____________________. A lesser amount of bacteria in 1 hour than a bacteria with a longer generation time. A greater amount of bacteria in 1 hour than a bacteria with a longer generation time. Question at position 4 4 True or False 0.5 points Question at position 4 Viruses are living organisms. True False Question at position 5 5 Multiple Choice 0.5 points Question at position 5 All clinical samples must be collected and transported _____________ to ensure accurate diagnoses. sterilized slowly at room temperature aseptically