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Microbiological cultures, also known as Microbial culture is the technique of generating microbial species by the process of letting them reproduce in a conditions in a monitored laboratory conditions. Microbiological cultures are fundamental and essential diagnostic methods that are employed as research tools within molecular biology. The term “culture” could be used to describe the … Read more
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) Techniques of Antimicrobial Susceptibility test Antimicrobial susceptibility tests in the laboratory can be done by using: Dilution susceptibility tests Disc diffusion susceptibility tests Kirby-Bauer NCCLS modified disc diffusion technique Stokes disc diffusion technique Disadvantages of antimicrobial susceptibility tests Susceptibility tests determine the antimicrobial effect against bacteria in conditions of laboratory (in … Read more
The most commonly used gram-negative cocci of medical significance fall under the category of Neisseriaceae which comprises the genera Neisseria, Moraxella, Kingella, Acinetobacter etc. Medical Significance of Gram Negative Cocci Neisseria species The genus Neisseria contains 12 species, two of which, N.meningitidis and N. gonorrhoeae, are commonly pathogenic in humans. Both may cause infections in … Read more
Chemosynthesis involves the conversion of carbon compounds as well as others molecules to organic substances. In this biochemical process, methane, or an inorganic compound like hydrogen sulfide or gas, is converted into a form that can serve as an energy source. However, the photosynthesis process’s energy source (the series of reactions in which water and … Read more
Photosynthetic bacteria Definition Photosynthetic bacteria Examples There are many types of bacteria that can photosynthesize, as we have already mentioned. They can be divided into five main groups, which include: Cyanobacteria Cyanobacteria, also known as “blue green algae”, are Gram-negative bacteria that are commonly found in aquatic ecosystems. While there have been more than 2000 … Read more
Bacillus anthracis the most well-known pathogen in the Genus Bacillus is the cause of a severe zoonotic illness known as anthrax. Anthrax is a primary disease that affects domestic and wild herbivores. It is among the most frequently encountered bioterrorism agents that has been implicated before in the Sverdlovsk the anthrax outbreak of 1979 as … Read more
What is Bacillus cereus? Bacillus cereus is a pathogenic bacterium known for causing food-borne illnesses. Here is information about Bacillus cereus: Biological characteristics of Bacillus cereus Bacillus cereus possesses specific biological characteristics that contribute to its survival and potential to cause illness. Here are the key characteristics of Bacillus cereus: Sources of contamination Bacillus cereus … Read more
In the context of human beings,”growth” is a reference to the increase in size; as an example changing from a tiny newborn to a huge adult. While bacteria can grow in size prior to the division of cells, growth in bacteria is a term used to describe increasing the amount of organisms, instead of the … Read more
Endotoxin definition/what is endotoxin? Endotoxin examples The term”endotoxin” is typically used to describe the pyrogens that Gram-negative bacteria produce. In the field of bacteriology, this complicated compound is also referred to as lipopolysaccharide. It can be located in the membranes on the outside of bacteria such as Escherichia Coli, Salmonella shigella, Vibrio cholerae as well … Read more
What is Bacterial Culture Media? Ingredients of Bacterial Culture Media The formulation of bacterial culture media is a precise science that involves combining various ingredients to create an environment conducive for the growth and study of bacteria. These ingredients serve specific purposes, from providing essential nutrients to enabling the differentiation of bacterial species. Understanding these … Read more
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