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How do you differentiate between yeasts and bacteria under the microscope?
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Yeasts are usually larger in size than bacteria. Also bacteria are mostly found in clusters or in a form of chain. Bacteria are spherical or rod like in shape while yeasts are oval in shape.
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Is the gram stain useful for distinguishing between yeasts?
Doubtful, as yeast are fungi with walls of chitin, while bacteria have walls of peptidoglycan.
What is Osmophilic Yeast?
osmophilic yeast is a mould or bacteria found in the food industryThis is incorrect!Osmophilic yeasts are yeasts!Osmophilic yeasts are yeasts that love high osmotic pressures.The term is applied to certain yeasts that will grow at high sugar concentrations but will not grow where the water activity is low.Examples include, Saccharomyces rouxii.
What organisms are so small that they only can be seen through a microscope?
All of the following may be considered microorganisms:bacteria (eubactera, archaebacteria)fungi (yeasts, molds)protozoamicroscopic algaevirusesEvery organism which are not visible to naked eye is a micro organism.Generally they are smaller than 0.1mm.various parasitic worms
Is the highest percentage of non coding DNA is found in bacteria or prokaryotes?
Neither. It is found in eukaryotes, with the exception of yeasts.
What is an energy-releasing process that takes place in some yeasts and bacteria?
Yeast cells and many bacteria obtain energy from the process of fermentation.
The normal balance between bacteria and yeasts in the body can be upset by?
using antibiotics
How do you distinguish between bacterial colonies and yeast colonies?
Under a microscope a yesat should have long filamentous hyphae whereas bacteria are simple rods or cocci. Acidic or antibacterial mediums should kill most bacteria most fungi (including yeasts) will remain living.
What are molds and yeasts examples of?
microorganisms
Is spoiled food a sign of a visit from a bacteria?
Spoilage can be from bacteria, but it can also be caused by yeasts and molds - which are not bacteria.
Is the gram stain useful for distinguishing between yeasts?
Doubtful, as yeast are fungi with walls of chitin, while bacteria have walls of peptidoglycan.
Is composting bacteria-free?
The decomposition is performed by micro-organisms, mostly bacteria, but also yeasts and fungi.
What drug is derived from mold bacteria yeasts or manufactured synthetically?
penicillin
What kingdom do yeasts belong to?
Yeasts belong to kingdom fungi. Why? Because they are multicellular, have a nucleus, do not tend to move from place to place, and are heterotrophic.
What does paramecia eat?
They feed of micro-organisms like bacteria, yeasts and algae
What causes food to rot?
Bacteria, mold, and yeasts can cause food to rot.
What organisms are capable of the process of fermentation?
any mammals, i believe. or yeasts or bacteria
What is a zymophyte?
A xymophyte is a process of fermentation produced by bacteria, yeasts, or other organisms.
