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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question

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Which of the following agents are classified as Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) requiring specific containment measures?
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A <i>E. coli</i> K-12 and <i>S. cerevisiae</i>
B <i>S. aureus</i> and Hepatitis B
C <i>M. tuberculosis</i> and SARS-CoV-2
Correct Answer
D Ebola and Marburg virus
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 16, under 'Biosafety Level Classification', lists 'M. tuberculosis • SARS-CoV-2 • B. anthracisY. pestis' as BSL-3 agents.

Hint

Review the 'Biosafety Level Classification' table and focus on the agents listed for BSL-3.

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