Abstract:Conjugation is a natural occurring process that involves the transfer of DNA from one cell into another through a physical connection between the cells. In the following experiment‚ two strains of Escherichia coli bacterial cells (donor F’lac+strs and recipient F-lac-strr) underwent conjugation to produce a transconjugant strain (F’lac+strr). MAC plates and streptomycin were utilized to determine if conjugation had occurred. When plated‚ the donor colonies appeared red and the recipient
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FIRE RESISTANT BALLOON: Materials - 1 matchbox - 1 candle - 1 yellow colored balloon - 1 blue colored balloon - Half a cup of water Procedure: 1. For this experiment‚ the independent variable is whether the balloon is filled with water or not. The dependent variable is what happens to the balloon when it is placed above the lit candle. This is determined by observing the balloon. The constants (control variables) are how much the balloon is inflated and the amount
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Microbiology in odontogenic infections Most odontogenic infections contain mixed aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. predominant bacterial species present in oral cavity are maunly Streptococcus ‚ Peptostreptococcus‚ Veillonella‚ Lactobacillus‚ and Actinomyces . 11‚12 The mixed aerobic-anaerobic composition of the bacteria involved in suppurative odontogenic infections is thought to be important in the pathogenesis of infection. if bacteria involved in mixed odontogenic infections are isolated in pure
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MICROBIOLOGY STUDY QUESTI0NS - EXAM 1 1. Briefly discuss the theory of spontaneous generation. What scientific evidence was presented to disprove the theory? Spontaneous generation- theory (until second half of 19th century) that some forms of life can arise spontaneously from nonliving matter‚ i.e. maggots from corpses Redi (1668)- demonstrated maggots do not arise from decaying meat by filling two jars with decaying meat (one sealed‚ one unsealed). Unsealed jar developed larvae and sealed did
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explained through science. I have always been fascinated to know how things work and why or how they happen. That is why microbiology is perfect for me. I like finding out how or why something can happen and I can do that if I go into the field of science. I have been looking into colleges and professions recently and I have become very interested in microbiology. Microbiology is the study of microorganisms. Microbiologists try to understand the organisms and how they interact with their
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Microbiology is involved in many aspects of human daily life. The food eaten to the showerheads in the bathroom contain thousands of microbes. Microbiology is evident in our lives and it is reported through various media. News reports have articles about microbes just like a recent article from Times Magazine titled Overcoming Obesity by Alex Park. Park featured article is about the problem of obesity in America and how different scientists are thinking of new manners to combat this epidemic
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Safety in a microbiology laboratory is important in the prevention of infection that might be caused by the microorganisms being studied. This laboratory does not require the use of virulent human pathogens. However‚ many types of microorganisms are potentially pathogenic. This means that‚ although they would not cause disease in a normal healthy host‚ they might possibly do so if a large enough quantity of the microbes came into contact with a compromised host‚ such as by wounds and cuts. In
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Microbiology in the News: Fecal Transplants Zimmer’s article on fecal transplants (2016)‚ discusses how the effectiveness of transporting healthy stool to sick individuals has led to a series of unanswered questions and beliefs. For years scientists were unsuccessful in finding a use for this type of treatment. The breakthrough came about during a trial experiment using the procedure to treat a serious bacterial infection; Clostridium difficile. Clostridium difficile is a bacterium that causes
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Our objective for the Sherlock Holmes Experiment was to illustrate that some chemicals can be identified or differentiated by simple chemical tests‚ such as solubility‚ pH‚ or color tests. In our group we had to test come common powders such as Alka-Seltzer‚ baking soda‚ flour‚ Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)‚ and salt. Other chemicals that were used to do this experiment were vinegar‚ and Iodine 2 Solution. The equipment used to do this experiment was red litmus paper‚ and 5 test tubes per group.
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Microbiology‚ Test 3 Study Guide Chapters 14‚ 15‚ 16 and 17 Chapter 14 This chapter is about the principles of disease and epidemiology. Epidemiology – the science that studies when and where diseases occur and how they are transmitted. CDC‚ Atlanta‚ tracks and traces diseases. ONE World (the idea that it’s all in one place‚ it could happen anywhere; locally‚ states‚ large counties track the incidences and occurrences of disease)
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