Viruses & Bacteria Title: Kirby-Bauer Method of Antibiotic Effectiveness Purpose: The purpose of this lab was to determine the effectiveness of certain antibiotics and determine their zone of inhibition Data: Name of Antibiotic Zone of inhibition (mm) Effectiveness Streptomycin 15mm Sensitive Chloramphenicol 29mm Sensitive Novobiocin 20mm Intermediate Neomycin 13.5mm Intermediate Tetracycline 22mm Sensitive Analysis: 1. Which antibiotic was the most effective? The most
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Observing Bacteria Kelli Jo Simco Microbiology Due: 2/8/13 Abstract: Microscopes are fragile instruments that must be handle with extreme caution as they can produce high quality results when observing the smallest specimens on earth. A microscope must be properly cleaned before use and storage. The different objectives allow for a range of observations. At the highest objectives‚ the resolution can easily be lost which is why the oil immersion lens is used to minimize refraction. While
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Introduction The purpose of this experiment is to see how much bacteria can and will grow in common places in a typical high school. Common places can mean many things‚ including anything from water fountain spouts to computer keyboards. Such objects can hold up to 2‚700‚000 colony forming units per square inch (or CFU/in sq)(NSF). A colony forming unit is the unit used to find an estimate of the number of cells of a bacteria. This unit of measurement is commonly utilized in the subject of microbiology
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colonies a procedure called gram stain is used in the identification of bacteria. Bacteria can be gram-positive‚ gram-negative‚ or gram-variable. Most bacteria however‚ are usually gram-positive or gram-negative. Gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria react differently to staining because of the differences in their cell walls. Bacterial cell walls contain a polymer called peptidoglycan. Gram-positive bacteria have more of this polymer than gram-negative bacteria. They are also less complex than gram-negative
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Count Basie (William) Count Basie (1904-1984) was an extremely popular figure in the jazz world for half a century. He was a fine pianist and leader of one of the greatest jazz bands in history. The story of Count Basie is very much the story of the great jazz band that he led for close to 50 years (1935-1984)‚ an orchestra with a distinctive sound‚ anchored by a subtle but powerful beat‚ complimented by exceptional ensemble work‚ and graced with superb soloists. But perhaps the most surprising
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Amber McMillian May 26‚ 2009 Bacterial Vaginosis This is a vagina condition also referred to as Gardnerella Vaginitis that can produce vaginal discharge that is a result from an overgrowth of normal bacteria. This will cause a woman to have a vaginal discharge with a foul odor. It is not dangerous but it can cause bad symptoms. If any woman has this problem they should also be checked for more serious infections such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. The normal symptoms are excessive vagina discharge
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Introduction Although bacteria is microscopic in size‚ it is largely important in the healthcare field‚ environmental work‚ food preparation‚ as well as many other industries. In particular‚ it is essential that healthcare workers be able to identify the species of bacteria invading a human reservoir in order to prescribe the correct antibiotic that will kill that species. For the purpose of bacteria identification‚ numerous tests have been devised to find out the exact species in question. However
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shapes as before‚ just with sharper outlines. Questions: A. What are the advantages of using bleach as a disinfectant? The disadvantages? The advantages of using 70% alcohol? The disadvantages? 70% alcohol mixtures are capable of killing most bacteria within five minutes. However‚ the mixture is ineffective against spores and has limited effect on viruses. Additionally‚ the 70%
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Gut Bacteria In today’s world‚ many people have a very negative connotation when they hear the word “bacteria”. Bacteria have been the cause to many diseases‚ however bacteria do have some benefits and uses. There are thousands and thousands of different types of bacteria in the world and one group of bacteria‚ Gut Flora‚ has become evident in the bacterial community for being beneficial. Gut Flora is a group of bacteria that consists of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of animals
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Bacteria are among the oldest species in the world.They both incerease in number and comply with nature very quikly so‚they maintain their species.Therefore‚bacteria have been the most common type of species according to number.Hence‚bacteria had been classified in order to make analysis.easily.Bacteria can be classified into three main categories on the basis of their nurition:saprophytic‚parasitic and chemoautotrophic bacteria. The Saprophytic bacteria are the first type of bacteria
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