In a diagnostic microbiology laboratory, enriched media are often required to support the growth of fastidious microorganisms. What could be the consequence if a lab technician mistakenly uses general-purpose media instead when attempting to culture such organisms from a patient sample?

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The technician may fail to differentiate bacterial species due to the lack of selective agents in general-purpose media

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The fastidious microorganisms might not grow optimally, potentially impacting the reliability of test results

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The use of general-purpose media may inhibit the growth of non-fastidious organisms, leading to a false-negative result

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The use of general-purpose media will accelerate the growth of fastidious organisms, leading to quicker identification

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