Measurement of Bacterial Growth Why Should We Measure Bacterial Growth? The following are reasons we measure bacterial growth: Methods used for Measurement of Bacterial Growth There are many methods available to measure bacterial growth. Each one is discussed below. Cell Number count The cell number counting is done by two following methods; A. Direct Method … Read more

Microbiology is among the most popular subjects after BiPC and is an important field of Biology that studies the study of fungi, bacteria virus, as well as other microorganisms that can’t be observed with eyesight. Microbiologists identify and study the behaviors of microbes under certain circumstances and the effect they may have on the environment. … Read more

When working with centrifuges you’ll encounter two different measurement units that are called the Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF) and the number of revolutions per Minute (RPM). It is essential to be aware of the fact that they are both different. If they are not used correctly (which isn’t as rare as you believe) and the … Read more

Sucrose gradient centrifugation Definition Technique for the characterization and preparation of subcellular particles. A sucrose gradient is used to fill a centrifuge tube of the type swinging-bucket design. The bottom is the most dense, and the top the least dense. The solution is then layered with a suspension of the particles. Centrifugation separates particles in … Read more

Centrifugation of blood  The process of dividing whole blood into its components is known as blood separation. For research purposes, diagnostic and therapeutic reasons as well as research, whole blood may be separated. Scientists may employ several blood separation methods to achieve this. Blood separation machines that spin at high speeds exert a centripetal force, … Read more

Filtration is the most popular method to sterilize heat sensitive liquid and gases, without exposure to denaturing temperatures. Instead of killing microorganisms that cause contamination the process simply eliminates them. It is the process of choice to sterilize chemical solutions for antibiotics radioisotopes, toxic chemicals or vaccines, as well as carbohydrates, all of which are … Read more

Radiation is used to sterilize and decontaminate medical supplies (surgeon supplies, vaccines and drugs) as well as the food and beverage industries. There are two types of radiations available: ionizing or non-ionizing. Radiation sterilization isn’t widely used in the food industry because of concerns about radioactive contamination, toxic or carcinogenic products production, taste alteration, and … Read more

Direct Microscopic Count (DMC) Cell Counting Formula In Counting Chamber The number of bacterial cell per milliliter (ml) = Number of cells counted X dilution (if used) X 50,000* The factor of 50,000 is used in order to determine the cell count for 1 ml: 1 ml = 1000 mm3 = (50 times the chamber … Read more

Binomial nomenclature means a system that is used to provide a unique name to organisms, including plants, animals, microorganisms, and other living things. This naming system makes it easier to understand them better and also separates each species from others. Therefore a universally accepted naming system is essential. Binomial nomenclature definition Binomial nomenclature is a … Read more

The food supply upon which microorganisms thrive in laboratories is termed as a culture medium or culture media. Culture Medium Definition The nutrient preparation on or in which a culture (microorganism) is grown in the laboratory is known as culture medium or culture media. Classification of culture media/Types of Culture Medium Many special-purpose media are … Read more