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17.7.2: Results for Osmotic Pressure

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    Observe the 2 sets of plates from the osmotic pressure experiment and record the results below.

    Plate Escherichia coli Staphylococcus aureus Aspergillus
    niger
    Control

    +++

    +++

    +++

    5% NaCl      
    10% NaCl      
    15% NaCl      
    5% glucose      
    10% glucose      
    25% glucose      

    + = Scant growth
    ++ = Moderate growth
    +++ = Abundant growth
    - = No growth

    Escherichia coli and
    Staphylococcus aureus
    Aspergillus
    niger

    Control

    Control

    5% NaCl

    5% NaCl

    10% NaCl

    10% NaCl

    15% NaCl

    15% NaCl

    5% glucose

    5% glucose

    10% glucose

    10% glucose

    25% glucose

    25% glucose

    Conclusions:

    Contributors and Attributions

    • Dr. Gary Kaiser (COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, CATONSVILLE CAMPUS)


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