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During which phase, gram positive bacteria is most susceptible to penicillin?

April 4, 2021June 25, 2019 by askmicro
phases if bacterial frowth

Bacterial growth refers to the increase in number of bacterial cells. Bacteria divide exponentially into the environment. Bacteria growth is … Read more

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Which structure acts like an “invisibility cloak” and protects bacteria from being Phagocytized?

June 25, 2019 by askmicro

The capsule is the structure that acts as an invisible cloak and helps the bacteria from phagocytosis. Characteristics of capsule: … Read more

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Sulfate reducing bacteria

June 25, 2019 by askmicro
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These are the bacteria that can use sulfate to accept the electrons during anaerobic conditions. These are basically the anaerobic … Read more

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Bacteria die when they are Refrigerated or Frozen?

April 4, 2021June 12, 2019 by askmicro
Bacteria die when they are refrigerated or frozen

Bacteria grow in their optimal conditions. They need optimal temperature and pH to grow. When these conditions change, bacteria are … Read more

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Denitrifying Bacteria

April 30, 2019 by askmicro
Denitrifying Bacteria

Denitrifying bacteria are those bacteria that can convert the nitrate into free nitrogen. These bacteria consume the soil nitrate and … Read more

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Enteric Bacteria

April 4, 2021April 20, 2019 by askmicro

Enteric bacteria are those bacteria that are present in the intestine. They belong to family Enterobacteriacea. They are gram negative … Read more

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Anaerobic bacteria

April 20, 2019 by askmicro
Anaerobic Bacteria

Anaerobic bacteria are those bacteria that cannot survive in the presence of oxygen Examples: Clostridium, Propionibacterium and Actinomycetes etc. Classification: … Read more

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Bacillus Cereus

April 4, 2021February 8, 2019 by askmicro

Ever experienced food poisoning after eating some reheated fried rice, the reason may be this naughty microorganism’s entry into your gastrointestinal … Read more

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Centrifuge machine

June 14, 2020February 7, 2019 by askmicro

It is used for centrifugation Principle: Separate molecule on the basis of size and density. If size decrease it required … Read more

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Spectrophotometer

June 14, 2020January 28, 2019 by askmicro

Spectrophotometer It an instrument which is used to measure optical density (O.D), concentration by using light, to determine conc. of … Read more

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