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  • InfoPage
    https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology%3A_A_Laboratory_Experience_(Ahern)/00%3A_Front_Matter/02%3A_InfoPage
    The LibreTexts libraries are Powered by NICE CXOne and are supported by the Department of Education Open Textbook Pilot Project, the UC Davis Office of the Provost, the UC Davis Library, the Californi...The LibreTexts libraries are Powered by NICE CXOne and are supported by the Department of Education Open Textbook Pilot Project, the UC Davis Office of the Provost, the UC Davis Library, the California State University Affordable Learning Solutions Program, and Merlot.
  • 1.9: The War on Germs
    https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology%3A_A_Laboratory_Experience_(Ahern)/01%3A_Chapters/1.09%3A_The_War_on_Germs
    The definition of susceptibility and resistance varies with the type of test—either the bacteria are observed to grow right up to the edge of the antibiotic disk, or a small zone of inhibition that fa...The definition of susceptibility and resistance varies with the type of test—either the bacteria are observed to grow right up to the edge of the antibiotic disk, or a small zone of inhibition that falls within a measured size range is seen.
  • 1: Chapters
    https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology%3A_A_Laboratory_Experience_(Ahern)/01%3A_Chapters
  • 2.1: Appendix A
    https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology%3A_A_Laboratory_Experience_(Ahern)/02%3A_Appendices/2.01%3A_Appendix_A
    To make yogurt: Combine a large spoonful of yogurt (or a starter culture such as YoGourmet) with steamed milk in a glass pint canning jar with a lid. Samples of a variety of known and potential disinf...To make yogurt: Combine a large spoonful of yogurt (or a starter culture such as YoGourmet) with steamed milk in a glass pint canning jar with a lid. Samples of a variety of known and potential disinfectants and antiseptics, such as a commercial home product, hand sanitizer, antibacterial dish soap, mouthwash, products made with essential oils, honey, etc.
  • 1.7: Metabolism, Physiology, and Growth Characteristics of Bacilli
    https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology%3A_A_Laboratory_Experience_(Ahern)/01%3A_Chapters/1.07%3A_Metabolism_Physiology_and_Growth_Characteristics_of_Bacilli
    As previously done with the cultures of cocci, evaluate energy metabolism and physiological oxygen requirements for the bacteria in the table below by performing the catalase, oxidase, Triple Sugar Ir...As previously done with the cultures of cocci, evaluate energy metabolism and physiological oxygen requirements for the bacteria in the table below by performing the catalase, oxidase, Triple Sugar Iron (TSI), and nitrate reduction tests. In fact, this medium is used to determine if (1) the bacterium reduces sulfate and produces H 2 S, which is evidence of anaerobic respiration; (2) the culture oxidizes the amino acid tryptophan and produces indole, and (3) the bacterium is motile.
  • 1.1: Biosafety Practices and Procedures for the Microbiology Laboratory
    https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology%3A_A_Laboratory_Experience_(Ahern)/01%3A_Chapters/1.01%3A_Biosafety_Practices_and_Procedures_for_the_Microbiology_Laboratory
    To ensure that we culture only the specific bacteria we want, and nothing else from the environment, microbiologists use a set of strict aseptictechniques, which protects us from the bacteria in the c...To ensure that we culture only the specific bacteria we want, and nothing else from the environment, microbiologists use a set of strict aseptictechniques, which protects us from the bacteria in the cultures, and also protects our cultures from contaminants in the environment. Prior to the first meeting of the laboratory, navigate to the following web page to review the BSL guidelines as outlined by the CDC, which includes an interactive quiz:
  • Glossary
    https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology%3A_A_Laboratory_Experience_(Ahern)/zz%3A_Back_Matter/20%3A_Glossary
    Example and Directions Words (or words that have the same definition) The definition is case sensitive (Optional) Image to display with the definition [Not displayed in Glossary, only in pop-up on pag...Example and Directions Words (or words that have the same definition) The definition is case sensitive (Optional) Image to display with the definition [Not displayed in Glossary, only in pop-up on pages] (Optional) Caption for Image (Optional) External or Internal Link (Optional) Source for Definition "Genetic, Hereditary, DNA ...") (Eg. "Relating to genes or heredity") The infamous double helix CC-BY-SA; Delmar Larsen Glossary Entries Definition Image Sample Word 1 Sample Definition 1
  • Licensing
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    A detailed breakdown of this resource's licensing can be found in Back Matter/Detailed Licensing.
  • Introduction
    https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology%3A_A_Laboratory_Experience_(Ahern)/00%3A_Front_Matter/05%3A_1.6%3A_Introduction
    Bergey’sManualofDeterminativeBacteriology(“Bergey’sManual”) is the primary reference for the phenotypic tests and morphological characteristics of the cultures suggested for use in this book, and the ...Bergey’sManualofDeterminativeBacteriology(“Bergey’sManual”) is the primary reference for the phenotypic tests and morphological characteristics of the cultures suggested for use in this book, and the basis for the Human Skin Microbiome Project, in which a bacterial isolate is presumptively identified to genus and species using traditional bacteriological culture methods and phenotypic tests.
  • 2.3: Appendix C
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    Differentiation of Bacterial Cultures based on Morphological and Physiological Characteristics Group 1: Aerobic and Anaerobic Cocci Staphylococcus spp (see Table 1) (see Table 4) Differentiation of St...Differentiation of Bacterial Cultures based on Morphological and Physiological Characteristics Group 1: Aerobic and Anaerobic Cocci Staphylococcus spp (see Table 1) (see Table 4) Differentiation of Staphylococcus spp. Differentiation of Streptococcus and Enterococcus spp. Group 2: Aerobic and Facultatively Anaerobic Bacilli Endospore forming: Bacillus spp. (see Table 5) Differentiation of Bacillus spp. Facultatively anaerobic: Enterobacteriaceae (see Table 6)
  • 3: Image Credits
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    Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons – 6-1: “Catalase reaction” by Nase Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons 11-6: “Anaplasma p...Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons – 6-1: “Catalase reaction” by Nase Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons 11-6: “Anaplasma phagocytophilum cultured in human promyelocytic cell line HL-60” by Kye-Hyung Kim, et al., EID Journal,Volume 20, Number 10, http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/20/10/13-1680-f2. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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