become increasingly more important. The purpose of this study was to identify an unknown bacterium in a controlled laboratory environment over a 5 week period. Utilizing a variety of differential testing and staining methods learned in the microbiology course‚ students were to determine the identity of an assigned unknown organism. Observations were made and recorded each week to narrow down the scope of identification. Data has been presented in the tables‚ charts and drawings herein and reflect
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Report Unknown Bacteria Staining Gram Acid Fast Spore The first practical for microbiology was staining of an unknown bacteria. Professor Goode provided an unlabeled bacteria in which each individual were to conduct gram‚ acid fast‚ and spore staining tests from memory. When the gram staining test was conducted a positive results was obtained. When views on oil bacteria appeared purple and rod-like. I noted this result and looked at the lab key to see what the results narrowed my bacteria choices
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Unknown Bacteria Lab Report Introduction The purpose to this lab was to identify an unknown bacteria from a mixed culture provided to us by our instructor. This study was done by applying all of the methods that have been instructed on thus far in microbiology laboratory class. Each test performed‚ provided us with some key information about the unknown organism in question and how the bacteria function. Over a two week period‚ eight prepared types of test media were provided to identify
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this experiment which are the brand of dishwashing detergent; Palmolive‚ Morning Fresh and Ultra Coles Brand and the type of bacteria used which are; Micrococcus Luteus and an unknown bacteria from a sponge. Dependent Variable The dependent variable is the factor that is being tested which is the size of the zone of inhibition from the detergent solution and the bacteria. It will be measured in millimetres using a ruler. Constant Variables Constant Variables are set in place in order to produce
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MIC 230 Unknown Identification Report The objective of this experiment was to identify an organism from a mixture of two unknown bacterial species. In order to accomplish this‚ I first plated my unknown mixture on Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA)‚ Columbia Naladixic Acid (CNA)‚ and MacConkey’s Agar (MAC) plates. After 48 hours of incubation‚ it was unclear that two different bacterial colonies had grown on my TSA plate. Only one type of colony was evident. However‚ it was apparent that I had successfully
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aureus)‚ the serum will coagulate‚ resulting in a clot (sometimes the clot is so pronounced that the liquid will completely solidify). * If negative‚ the plasma remains liquid. The negative result may be S. epidermidis but only a more detailed identification test can confirm this‚ using biochemical tests as in API tests and BBL CRYSTAL methods. MATERIALS Sterile swab‚ oxidase strap‚ microorganisms (Pseudomonas aeruginosa‚ E. coli) METHODS A. Catalase 1. A drop of 3% H2O2 was placed
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Hypothesis Identification Article Analysis Pamela Orozco RES/342 December 6‚ 2009 Elisa Fredericks Hypothesis Identification Article Analysis An analysis of marketing research article was completed on‚ An Analysis of At-home Demand for Ice Cream in the United States‚ (2009). The purpose of the research study was to determine if there was an increase in purchases of ice cream at home and by which consumers‚ and where in the country they were located. The researchers used self-reported receipts
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Hypothesis Identification Article Analysis In statistical research‚ there are some major elements that exist. One major element is the hypothesis‚ which is defined as ¡°a statement about a population parameter developed for the purpose of testing¡± (Lind et al‚ 2004‚ p 317). There are two types of hypothesis statements: the null hypothesis‚ which is a statement about the population‚ and the alternate hypothesis that is the statement accepted when the null hypothesis is rejected. As a reader
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Appendix B – Identifying Bacteria Bacteria identification is accomplished in a number of ways. Two common tools microbiologists use to identify unknown bacteria include dichotomous key and biochemical tests. The dichotomous key is useful when a microbiologist only needs to know which group an unknown microbe belongs to on a general level. When a microbiologist needs to identify a specific bacterium‚ biochemical tests are used. PART ONE: GENERAL BACTERIA IDENTIFICATION Review the dichotomous
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-Unknown Mixtures Lab- Purpose: The aim of this experiment was to find out the two substances of the unknown mixture from salt‚ sugar‚ dirt‚ and baking soda by looking at its properties. Hypothesis: Find the unknown substance by testing it out by heating it‚ pouring water‚ vinegar‚ and observing it . Procedure: 1) Materials- * 100ml of water * Vinegar * Bunsen Burner * 2 beakers * 1 spatula 2) First‚ do steps (3-6)to find out the properties of salt‚ sugar
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