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Can you grow all type of microorganism in standard plate count?
no
Why are some bacteria able to grow on count agar that contains milk even though they do not produce any proteases?
Because plate count agar is still agar. therefore, it still has all the nutrients that bacteria require to grow.
What is an Osmotolerant bacteria?
A microorganism that can grow in the presence of high sugar concentration
Why was a blood agar plate used instead of a nutrien agar plate for the hand washing experiment?
because blood agar contain only blood, the culture from the mouth might not grow properly, whereas nutrient agar contain mixture of nutrient and blood, therefore culture from the mouth will properly.
Do microorganism grow in dry conditions?
This will depend upon the specific microorganism you are asking about. Many common human pathogens, such as E. coli and Salmonella, do not grow at all below a water activity level of about 0.95. However, there are some bacteria that tolerate extremely dry conditions and can grow in places like the Sahara Desert, in the bottom of the Salt Lake in Utah and in other harsh conditions.
Can you grow all type of microorganism in standard plate count?
no
How does one microorganism produce another?
they clone themselves when they grow, they grow when they eat.
Why DMSO does not need sterilization?
because microorganism will not grow in it
Why are some bacteria able to grow on count agar that contains milk even though they do not produce any proteases?
Because plate count agar is still agar. therefore, it still has all the nutrients that bacteria require to grow.
What is the medical term meaning to grow a microorganism in the laboratory?
Culture
What is an Osmotolerant bacteria?
A microorganism that can grow in the presence of high sugar concentration
Do micro organisms grow?
Yes, any microorganism in its vegetative state is growing.
Why time affect the growth of microorganism?
Because things take time to grow.
What is the name of the vessel used to grow antibiotic producing microorganism in?
Petri dish
How many hours must cultured microorganism must grow in an incubator?
24 hrs
What is caprophilic microorganism?
a micro-organism that grow best at relatively high concentration of CO2
What is the biggest microorganism?
The biggest microorganism is protozoa. Protozoa commonly range in length between 10 to 52 micrometers, but can grow as large as 1 mm.
