Terms to Know Decomposer - Breakdown of dead matter and wastes into simple compounds Prokaryote – No nucleus - microscopic‚ unicellular organisms‚ lack nuclei and membrane-bound organelles Pathogen - Microorganisms that do harm Eukaryote - unicellular (microscopic) and multicellular‚ nucleus and membrane-bound organelles alcohol - archaeobacteria - Prokaryotic single-celled organisms of primitive origin that have unusual anatomy‚ physiology‚ and genetics‚ and live in harsh habitats;
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Macromolecules Lab Purpose: to determine a method of testing for macromolecules. Materials: Knowns: Unknown: Test Solutions: Glucose solution Unknown solution Iodine solution Gelatin solution Benedict’s solution Starch solution Biuret solution Oil Brown paper Water Procedure: 1. Create a data table. 2. Label 5 test tubes with known solutions. 3. Add 10-20 drops of each known solution to respective test tubes‚ do not mix pipets! 4. Add 3-5 drops of
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Unknown Bacterium #22 Purpose The purpose of this experiment was to find the identity two unknown bacteria in the given test tube. Materials •Bacterial Loop •Bunsen Burner • Petri Dish with agar •Crystal Violet •Gram’s Iodine •95% Ethanol •Safrin •Glass Slides •Microscope •Unknown bacteria in test tube Procedure On the first day‚ one plate was streaked qualitatively and left it in the
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Collection‚ Observation‚ and Analysis of Microorganisms in the human environment Introduction The necessity and value of collecting‚ identifying‚ and analyzing the various microbes regularly encountered in the daily human environment becomes quite apparent when one gains even
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| Gram Negative Unknown | Biology 3444-006 | | Lena Wallace | 11/7/2011 | | Abstract: The purpose of this lab was to identify an unknown bacteria culture using differential tests. The identification of the unknown culture was accomplished by identifying the bacteria based on its specific metabolic characteristics and morphology. It is suggested that culture 11 is a sample of Enterobacter aerogenes. Introduction: This experiment was centered on metabolic and biochemical testing
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MICROBIOLOGY What is the purpose of general growth media‚ selective media‚ and differential media? Give examples of each. General Purpose Media General Purpose media is designed to grow most organisms and do not contain growth inhibitors. Standard Methods Agar and Blood Agar Bases are examples of general purpose media. Differential Media Differential media contain a component that allow an observable change when a specific chemical reaction takes place. Simmons Citrate Agar is an example
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` Study Guide for Exam 1 Chapter 1: 1. What is a “microbe”? What groups of organisms are included in this category? Microbes (microorganisms) are minute living things that individually are too small to be seen with the unaided eye the group includes bacteria‚ fungi‚ protozoa‚ and microscopic algae‚ viruses Only minority of microorganisms are pathogenic(disease-producing) 2. What are some of the benefits provided by microbes? Decompose organic waste‚ producers in the ecosystem
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References: Koneman‚ E. W. (1997). Koneman ’s Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology. USA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Madigan‚ et. al (2014). Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th ed.‚ p. 78). Boston: Pearson. Mahon‚ C.‚ Lehman‚ D.‚ & Manuselis‚ G. (2011). Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology. Missouri: Elsevier. Tille‚ P. M. (2014). Bailey & Scott ’s Diagnostic Microbiology. Missouri: Elsevier.
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ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES AND SOURCES OF MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION. Introduction The spread of infections has come to a point where it has become catastrophic. Aseptic technique is the method used to prevent contamination of infections. It is widely used in hospitals‚ pharmacy‚ and pharmaceutical industries and in laboratories. Different establishments have come up with more ways to improve infection control. In hospitals health care acquired infections are costing the NHS £1 Billion a year and
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The identification of an unknown bacterial environmental isolate through a series of morphological‚ physiological and differential exercises. The purpose of the environmental isolate report is to learn what is necessary in order to take an unknown environmental isolate (EI) and identify it. This was achieved through a series of exercises that provided information on the morphological‚ physiological and biochemical traits of the EI which were then compiled and interpreted in order to make a presumptive
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