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MIC 121 Introductory Microbiology Objective Question
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According to Robert Koch's Postulates, what is the second step after the microorganism or pathogen is found present in all cases of the disease?
Options
A The pathogen must be reisolated from the new host.
B The pathogen must be grown in pure culture.
Correct Answer
C The pathogen must cause the disease when inoculated into a healthy host.
D The pathogen's genetic sequence must be identified.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 27, point 'b' of Koch's Postulates states, 'The specific pathogen must be isolated from diseased host and grown in pure culture'.

Hint

This step is crucial for studying the pathogen without contamination.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Introductory Microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 208 of 984
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