TAQ1 Definition of Pathogen and research into the main features of bacteria‚ protozoa‚ fungi and viruses. Pathogens‚ or infectious agents‚ are microorganisms that cause disease or illness to their host. There are divided into four groups; bacteria‚ protozoa‚ fungi and viruses. The term pathogen most often describes an organism that disrupts the normal physiology of a plant or animal. In identifying a pathogen it is important to determine the properties that ‘contribute to its infectious
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Yersinia pestis bacteria may form different types of the plague; bubonic‚ septicemic‚ and pneumonic. The bubonic plague is the most common form of yersinia pestis that attacks and infects the lymphatic system of the organisms‚ once resulting to one-third to one-half of the Europeans population wiped out in the year 1347. The lymphatic system works closely with the immune system‚ therefore the bacteria is incredibly harmful for the whole body. (http://www.ukessays.co.uk/essays/biology/bubonic-plague
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MEDICALLY IMPORTANT BACTERIA | GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA * Alpha and gamma hemolysis on blood agar * Bacillus cereus colonies on blood agar * Beta-hemolysis on blood agar (S.aureus) * Beta-hemolysis on blood agar * Beta-hemolytic colonies on blood agar * Clostridium perfringens Gram stain * Corynebacterium diphtheriae Gram stain * Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis on blood agar * Enterococcus faecalis * Enterococcus faecalis on blood agar * Enterococcus faecalis Gram stain
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Using Kanamycin Resistance Bacteria to find the Sources of Contamination of Three Chicken Farms Introduction: Kanamycin is a common antibacterial that interferes with bacterial growth‚ by inhibiting protein synthesis‚ and causing the mistranslation of mRNA. Kanamycin is commonly used in chicken feed to keep harmful bacteria from getting into the eggs and producing healthier chickens. Recently reports of severe gastroenteritis have been linked to eating raw or undercooked eggs. This has led to
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QUEENSLAND ACADEMIES FOR SCIENCE‚ MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Extended Essay in Biology Is Tea-tree Oil effective in controlling and minimising the growth of the Escherichia coli Bacteria? A study of the effectiveness of a Natural Antiseptic Candidate Name: Lois Adrienne Dianne Soriano Dulay Candidate Session Number: 003072-032 Word Count: 3997 Supervisor: Ms Kate Barry Date of Submission: 25th July 2011 Acknowledgments Firstly I would
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Walmart being the largest retailer in history you can come to the agreement of it being good for the united states of america becuase of wealth‚ merchandise‚ and growth. Wal-mart stores operates more than 8‚000 stores‚ employs more than 2.1 million people‚ and sells more than $400 billion of goods every year. (walmart.com) Wal-marts are huge and are everywhere and its sizes enables it to provide services that other retailers could not. it has become a part of our modern economy. Knowing that Wal-mart
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P1: you must explain how infections are caused by‚ bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites. P2: you must explain how pathogenic microorganisms grow and spread. In this assignment I am going to explain how infections are caused by‚ bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites. I will then explain how pathogenic microorganisms grow and spread. Infection is the process where germs enter a susceptible area in the body‚ where they multiply‚ resulting in disease. Colonisation is where microbes are present
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The main consumers of yogurt in the Philippines are Filipino kids. Probiotic drinks are found to be popular among these kids. The stress on the health benefits made it easy for companies to target the Filipinos. There is a growing trend amongst Filipinos to be healthy. This health-conscious trend is helping both adults and children to consume more yogurts or drink it on a regular basis. The drinking yogurt industry comprises 90% of the total industry. This is expected to grow roughly around 5%
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Strengths * Natureview produces yogurt with a family recipe that uses completely natural ingredients and is also organic. Natureview does not use milk from cows that are artificially enhanced with hormones. * Natureview yogurt has an average shelf life of 50 days‚ which is significantly higher than the competition’s shelf life. * Natureview deploys low-cost guerilla marketing. * Natureview is the leader in market share for yogurt in the Natural Foods Channel‚ holding 24%
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partner in your community.” Orange Leaf is unique in that they not only strive to be the best frozen yogurt company around‚ but their entire corporation is riddled with the desire to be very active in the community. Partnering with local organizations‚ schools‚ and movements is highly encouraged to all branches‚ as well as various student reward programs. Context: Demand for the Frozen Yogurt Stores industry will likely remain stable over the next five years‚ as increasingly health-conscious
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