HOW TO WRITE AN UNKNOWN LAB REPORT IN MICROBIOLOGY GENERAL Unknown reports in microbiology are written in scientific format. Scientific writing is written differently from other types of writing. The results of the exercise or experiment are what are being showcased, not the writing. The purpose of scientific writing is not to entertain, but to inform. The writing should be simple and easy to understand. There is a specific style that must be followed when writing scientific reports. Scientific writing
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Biology 119, Spring 2015 Review sheet for Exam 1 The exam is worth 100 points total. It will consist of approximately 47 multiple-choice questions worth 2 point each and 3-4 short essay questions. Bring a scantron and pencil to the exam. The best way to study is to review the posted lecture notes. I suggest printing of a blank copy and filling them in referring to your book and notes as little as possible. Continue this process until you can fill them in without assistance. Exam 1 will cover
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Mounirou Zorome 11/20/12 Microbiology Prof: Katherine Neuhoff Endospores. 1- Why are spores more difficult to stain than vegetative cells? The spores possess a though outer covering made of protein keratin which is resistant to staining. 2- Explain the terms sporulation and germination. Sporulation is the process of endospore formation within a vegetative cell; germination is the process of an endospore returning to its vegetative state. 3- List
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Abstract In this experiment an unknown gram-negative sample was obtained randomly to identify the possible microorganisms. Using comparative analysis several biochemical tests were performed to determine which bacterium out of the six potential unknowns was given. The biochemical tests carried out included; triple-sugar iron agar (TSIA), sulfur indole motility (SIM), citrate, urease, gelatinase, methyl red (MR) and voges-proskaeur (VP). In order to determine the microorganism characteristics the
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MLT1 – Lab Report 1 Bacterial Morphology Nichole Performed at Home 3/21/13 Bacterial Morphology A. Comparing Observations from Mounting Techniques Four mounting techniques were used during this experiment which included the fresh wet mount, direct staining using crystal violet, and indirect staining using both Congo Red and crystal violet. There was a liquid appearance in the wet mount slides with the cells
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You are given a sputum sample from a patient that may be infected with a bacterium from one of the following genera: Bacillus, Escherichia, or Mycoplasma. In a Microsoft Word document, describe the important anatomical differences among these three genera (i.e., those features that could be used to differentiate among them) and the staining protocols you would use to identify which genera is causing the patient’s infection. When discussing each staining protocol, it is important not only to mention
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Spaghetti Sauce and Meatballs Serves 6 MeatBalls: 1 lb Ground Beef (around 20% fat) ½ lb Italian style Pork Sausage 1 Heavy Tbsp Dried Basil 1 Heavy Tbsp Dried Parsley 2 Eggs ¾ Cup Unseasoned Bread Crumbs ¼ Cup Parmesan/Romano blend (light on the Romano) 2 tsp Kosher Salt 2 tsp Black Pepper Spaghetti Sauce: ¾ cup chopped onion 5 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup olive oil 2 (28 ounce) cans Tomato Sauce 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 bay leaf 1 (6 ounce)
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Amber McLallen Unit 1 Assignment 1 SC2730 Byrne A fungal infection called invasive aspergillosis (IA) is a deadly fungal infection. You can get invasive aspergillosis from mold on some plants. Healthy people who do not have a compromised immune system may not have an effects from the fungus. People who have been treated by chemo or people with suppressed immune systems may have severe to deadly reactions to this fungus. As of now there is not one certain diagnostic test to diagnose IA. Scientist
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Hypertension minimizing the progression of Acute Kidney injury to Chronic Kidney Disease Students Name Institutions Affiliation Date Hypertension is risk factors for the chronic kidney disease, which is an advancement of the acute kidney disease. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) is when the long-term flow of blood against the arterial walls is above optimum and this causes some related health problems. Epistemological study on hypertension shows that Australia is the
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“TOXOPLASMOSIS” (toxoplasma gondii) Definition: Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. The infection is most commonly acquired from contact with cats and their feces or with raw or undercooked meat. Causative Agent: Toxoplasma Gondii, protozoan Means of Transmission: Orally and congenitally Reservoirs: Cats (preferred reservoir), birds and mammals (intermediate host), Humans (intermediate host) Diagnosis: "Fecal exams [in cats] are essentially
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