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What is the purpose of prolonged application of heat on the smear?
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∙ 9y ago
by application of heat and a mordant, the cell can be stained. the purpose of heating is to soften the waxy material of the cell wall and allow the stain enter the cell. rock on University of Luzon!
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe purpose of prolonged application of heat on the smear is to denature the bacteria. This way, the bacteria will stick on the slide.
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Give the reason for passing bacterial smear through the flame before staining?
It dries the smear and fixes the cells to the slide
Why is it you should heat-fixing the air-dried before staining?
It is used to fix because to make the cell inactive or immoblie, but the main purpose is to fix the smear so that when we put stain and then flush it out with water ( or some time with alcohol) the smear should not wash out with dye.
What happens if you don't heat fix a smear prior to staining of a bacterial slide?
smear will be washed( no smear will be left on the slide)
Can a heat wave be snow and heat?
No. A heat wave is a prolonged spell of extremely hot weather. There would be no snow. Rain is not usual during a heat wave either.
What would you expect from a gram stain done on a slide that was heated too hot during the heat-fixed smear?
A Gram stain refers to a staining technique for the identification of bacteria. A Gram stain done on a slide that was heated too hot during the heat-fixed smear will destroy the cell wall of the bacteria.
What is the purpose of staining the smear in malachite green during spore staining?
the purpose of boiling of smear in malachite green is to forces a stain to penetrate the endospore wall, it is necessary to heat the slide and the stain to prod the wall to allow the stain to enter.
How is heat stress related to pesticide application?
Probably because the person applying the pesticide is wearing a protective suit that does not allow heat to escape the body, prolonged use can cause heat stress.
Give the reason for passing bacterial smear through the flame before staining?
It dries the smear and fixes the cells to the slide
What is protection for elepahnts in heat?
they smear themselves withmud
Why is it you should heat-fixing the air-dried before staining?
It is used to fix because to make the cell inactive or immoblie, but the main purpose is to fix the smear so that when we put stain and then flush it out with water ( or some time with alcohol) the smear should not wash out with dye.
Why do you air-dry a smear?
To avoid denaturing and destroying the smear.
How to know if your tooth needs Root Canal?
Some signs you may need root canal therapy include: Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure. Severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure.—Prolonged sensitivity (pain) to hot or cold temperatures (after the heat or cold has been removed) Prolonged sensitivity (pain) to hot or cold temperatures (after the heat or cold has been removed)the heat or cold has been removed) Discoloration (darkening) of the tooth. Swelling and tenderness in nearby gums.
Why a smear preparation is preferred compare to a wet mount?
bcoz a heat-fix smear have a good contrast than the wet mount
What type of wave is heat?
Heat wave, a prolonged period of unusually hot weather
What happens if you don't heat fix a smear prior to staining of a bacterial slide?
smear will be washed( no smear will be left on the slide)
Example of heat of vaporation?
Smear water at blood temperature on your skin. It will feel cold as it uses heat from you to evaporate.
Can a heat wave be snow and heat?
No. A heat wave is a prolonged spell of extremely hot weather. There would be no snow. Rain is not usual during a heat wave either.
