Fermentation of lignocellulosic hydrolysates involves the conversion of sugars to ethanol which is mainly performed by bacteria or yeast. The organism chosen should possess certain characters in terms of tolerance I‚e towards inhibitors ‚sugars and ethanol concentrations in the hydrolysates and should also withstand higher temperatures and lower pH and with minimal by product formation [161]. Fermentation is the key component where advancement in technology plays key role and is required to be feasible
Premium Yeast Enzyme
Microbiology-2460 Lab-003 March 31‚2008 Lab Report-Escherichia coli Abstract The purpose for this lab report was to identify and inform of an unknown bacteria that has been causing a patient to have lower abdominal and pelvic pain. To obtain the identification of this unknown bacterium‚ several biochemical tests needed to be performed in order to prescribe the correct medication to treat and cure the symptoms. Introduction In a lab today‚ I am to identify an unknown bacterium that is
Premium Escherichia coli Bacteria
tionStudent Name: Laura Scott Student Number: C11356616 Lab Partners Name: Charlotte Weir Experiment Name: Yeast Fermentation Experiment Date: 2nd and 9th November 2011 Submission Date: 23rd November 2011 Title Yeast Fermentation Purpose To allow for fermentation of the yeast‚ Saccharomyces Cerevisiae‚ in Grape and Apple juice. Materials provided Test-tube containing Grape juice and a Durham tube Test-tube containing Apple juice and a Durham tube Plate culture of the yeast
Premium Yeast Beer Carbon dioxide
Aaron Santos Ralph Reyes LBYMATB V26B Report Title Of Activity: Yogurt Making Date Performed: October 4‚ 2012 I. Introduction Last October 4‚ the group performed an activity that involved making our own yogurt. The group prepared the materials and followed the procedures to make the said yogurt. In the activity paper that was given‚ it dictated that during the yogurt making process‚ the bacteria underwent fermentation. “Fermentation is any process where microorganisms use an external
Premium Milk
Introduction: During this unknown lab report various test were performed to differentiate microbes from each other and to compare metabolic and biochemical process. The gram stain distinguishes between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria based on the composition of the cell wall. The Gram stain procedure distinguishes between Gram positive and Gram negative groups by coloring these cells red or violet. Gram positive bacteria stain violet due to the presence of a thick layer of peptidoglycan
Premium Bacteria Adenosine triphosphate
Fermentation of Carbohydrates: Ethanol from Sucrose Objective: To demonstrate a fermentation process‚ isolate the ethanol produced by fractional distillation‚ determine the composition of the ethanol solution recovered‚ and make stoichiometric and yield calculations. Procedures: Fermentation Weigh out 20.0 g of sucrose and place it into a 250-mL Erlenmeyer flask. Add 100 mL of water and gently shake until all the sucrose has dissolved. To this solution add 0.60 g of dipotassium hydrogen phosphate
Premium Distillation Laboratory glassware
Microbiology Laboratory Report Identification of Unknown Bacteria 03/10/05- 04/01/05 Authors: Richard Hendricks‚ Jessica Prebish; NMU Abstract: Broth culture 16 was randomly selected by our group and subjected to qualitative tests for taxonomic identification. The culture did appear homogenous throughout the testing period and is currently retained by Northern Michigan University’s department of Microbiology. We suggest that culture 16 is an example of Escherichia coli. Background: Techniques
Premium Escherichia coli Staining Gram staining
removed a tissue sample for examination and referred the patient to a gastroenterologist for a barium xray and colonoscopy. While utilizing the methods stated above‚ the bacterium found was a facultative anaerobe due to the Gram Negative Rods‚ fermentation‚ and the production of indole. The specific Gram Negative Enteric Bacilli was Shigella dysenteriae. There are many reasons for knowing how to control bacterial growth as well as such as antimicrobial drugs‚ which assist the body’s defenses against
Premium Bacteria Microbiology
Organic Chemistry II Lab 9 Fermentation of a Carbohydrate: Ethanol from Sucrose * Introduction Ethanol is one of the oldest alcohols and also the least toxic one. Industrially‚ ethanol is made most economically by hydration of ethylene. However‚ ethanol that is intended for human consumption must‚ by law‚ be prepared by fermentation. By either method‚ ethanol‚ of course‚ has the same formula‚ structure‚ and properties. The fermentation takes place with the assistance of enzymes from yeast
Premium Ethanol Glucose Carbon dioxide
Example lab report of Synthesis of potassium tris (oxalato) ferrate (III) trihydrate Posted by Nurul Yunaliyana Experiment 5: Synthesis of potassium tris (oxalato) ferrate (III) trihydrate Purpose: to synthesis potassium tris (oxalato) ferrate (III) trihydrate ‚K3 [Fe (C2O4)3].3H2O. Introduction: Ferrous ammonium sulfate‚ Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O is dissolved in a slightly acid solution‚ excess oxalic acid‚ H2C2O4‚ is added and the following reaction takes place: Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2.6H2O + H2C3O4
Premium Chemistry Iron Ammonia