------------------------------------------------- M1D1 – Jamie Grenz 1. Do you think the social and cultural environments of the 18th and 19th centuries helped or hindered the study of microbiology in particular and science in general? Why? The ‘Golden Age of Microbiology’ generally refers to the peak of scientific discovery that occurred after the renaissance in Europe. The renaissance was a time for invention, discovery, human expression and generally gave birth to the foundation of modern
Words: 525 - Pages: 3
disease causing products they produce. Overall, microorganisms play an important role in life. The purpose of this study was to identify the unknown bacterium using biochemical tests and various methods that had been learned from previous the microbiology laboratory class. Identifying the unknown bacterium was determined by separating and differentiating possible bacteria based on specific biochemical characteristics. The differential tests used to identify the unknown cultures were Gram staining
Words: 1873 - Pages: 8
Introduction: The microbiology of food and the environment are two very important fields in the large scope of microbiological research. Because microorganisms exist almost everywhere, it is important to determine the influences that they place on the food we depend on for survival, and the environment in which we humans call home. In this lab, we conducted five experiments in these two fields, and in doing so gained a better understanding of the influences and importance of microbes in food and
Words: 3244 - Pages: 13
Clinical Microbiology Lab Final December 13, 2013 Table of content Gram Stain Technique……………………………………………………………………………………………… page 1 Culture Transfer Technique……………………………………………………………………………………… page 2 Acid-Fast Stain Technique………………………………………………………………………………………… page 3 The importance of the Gram Stain Technique to a physician……………………………………. page 4 The importance of varying shapes/colonies formation of bacteria……………………………. page 5 Spore Stain Technique………………………………………………………………………………………………
Words: 3500 - Pages: 14
The purpose of this laboratory exercise was to perform tests necessary to be able to distinguish one microorganism from 10 others. Using a series of biochemical tests and characteristics, unknown #22 was concluded to be Pseudomonas aeruginosa. A dichotomous key was mapped out and used during this process. Using this provided guidance as well as organization as to what the result may be. Upon obtaining the unknown organism, it was important to make a streak plate of the bacteria on TSA. The purpose
Words: 1208 - Pages: 5
Preface A well-developed knowledge of clinical microbiology is critical for the practicing physician in any medical field. Bacteria, viruses, and protozoans have no respect for the distinction between ophthalmology, pediatrics, trauma surgery, or geriatric medicine. As a physician you will be faced daily with the concepts of microbial disease and antimicrobial therapy. Microbiology is one of the few courses where much of the "minutia" is regularly used by the practicing physician. This book attempts
Words: 117402 - Pages: 470
A. Describe the difference between an obligate and facultative aerobe. Obligate aerobes are bacteria that require oxygen for growth. They will only grow at the top portion of the culture media where it meets the air and has a lot of oxygen. Facultative aerobes grow based on what is available to it. They prefer oxygen but oxygen is not necessary for growth. These aerobes mainly cluster at the top of the culture media where they have a high concentration of oxygen but will dispersed throughout
Words: 1328 - Pages: 6
Task 9 A. Define selectively toxic. A1. Explain why being selectively toxic is an important feature of antimicrobial agents. Selectively toxic means the therapeutic agent used can inhibits or kills microbial cells but not the host's cells. The therapeutic agent must interact with some microbial function or structure that is absent or differs from the host cell. This is important so that only the pathogenic microorganisms gets killed or inhibited, without harming the normal flora or causing harm
Words: 594 - Pages: 3
Task 11 A. Identify at least five environments in which you are likely to find microbial life. Microorganisms are everywhere: in the air, soil, water, rocks, plants and animals and humans. Some thrive in intense heat, while others require extreme subzero temperatures. B. Describe five vital functions microbes serve. They produce oxygen by oxygenic photosynthesis which occurs in algae and cyanobacteria; also through decomposition they release mineral nutrients such as potassium and nitrogen from
Words: 580 - Pages: 3
Microbiology in the News Rashaunda McIntyre ITT Technical Institute SC2730 Microbiology in the News Nausea and vomiting are among the most frequently experienced toxic side effects associated with chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is the treatment of disease by the use of chemical substances, especially the treatment of cancer by cytotoxic and other drugs. Chemotherapy is an important part when treating cancer and it is almost impossible for a patient to not experience
Words: 379 - Pages: 2
