1.Over the past few years, we have seen both emerging and reemerging diseases. Describe the difference between the two (NO DEFINITIONS) then provide a current example of each type of disease and explain why they fit the category. Antimicrobial resistance can occur through several means. […]
Part 1 Questions: Which antiseptic was the most effective against each individual bacterium tested? Which antiseptic was the least effective? Which antibiotic was the most effective against the bacteria from the Bacteria Transmission lab and the Known Bacterial Sample given? Besides the zone of inhibition, […]
The terms germ and microbe are often used interchangeably. What comes to mind when you hear the word germ? Define the term microbiome. List some examples of microbes that comprise the human microbiome. Additionally, list and discuss the two categories discussed in class and the […]
gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria EXPLAIN THE PURPOSE OF THE METHYL RED AND VOGES-PROSKAUER TESTS IN DETERMINING THE IDENTITY OF GRAM NEGATIVE ORGANISMS IN THE FAMILY INCLUDE IN YOUR ANSWER WHY METHYL RED IS USED RATHER THAN PHENOL RED. WHAT ORGANISM IN THE FAMILY IS USED […]
microbiology The fermentation tests involve the breakdown of carbohydrates to ethyl alcohol, pyruvic acid or lactic acid. Explain what compound is the initial electron donorand what compounds are the final electron acceptor (careful-not products) in fermentation. What tests would you use to determine if an organism was fermentation positive or negative? Include in […]