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Why is the total viable count based on 30-300 colonies of microorganisms?
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∙ 12y ago
this number is chosen as it is high enough to have statistical accuracy, yet low enough to avoid nutrient competition among developing colonies.
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What are serotypes?
A serotype is a group of microorganisms, cells, or viruses, categorized together based on their cell surface antigens.
Do microorganisms differ in pH requirement for growth?
No, all microorganisms will not grow optimally at a neutral pH. Several types of fungi, for example, grow better in an acidic environment.
What were the geographic and economic differences between the New England Middle and Southern colonies?
The soils and climates of these three different colony groups were different. New England colonies were in regions were soil was not as fertile as in the Middle colonies. Similarly, the climate in the Southern colonies was warmer and the crops raised were rice, tobacco, and indigo. The economies of these colonies was crop based. The Middle colonies grew many different types of grains.
Determine the population of bacteria based on the bacterial colonies?
Assume each colony started as a single bacteria in the original culture. Count the colonies you have and multiply up according to how diluted you made the culture and how much of the original culture you used.
What is the worst type of microorganism?
black mold yew!!!!!! I think its black mold Black MOLD also, fungimementialdum is another bad mold that has been mentioned in many science projects.becoming a doctor, training at calpolyFrom what I understand, black mold is not a bacteria. I've been looking into necrotizing fasciitis, which is a group A streptococccal infection, is very deadly. It's also known as "flesh eating bacteria." Nasty stuff!
Which type of medium is able to distinguish different species or types of microorganisms based on an observable change in the colonies or in the medium?
Differential
What are 3 types of transmission based precautions of microorganisms?
airborne, droplet, and contact
What colonies economy was based on farm products and valuable minerals?
Middle Colonies
Which of the following microorganisms is resistant to the antimicrobial effects of alcohol-based hand rub?
Bacterial spores
What was the middle colonies economy based on?
It was based on cash crop farming.=] =) ;)
What was the economy of the New England colonies based?
what is it based on slave labor
Which colonies had developed slave-based plantation economies by the late 1600s?
the southern colonies
What are serotypes?
A serotype is a group of microorganisms, cells, or viruses, categorized together based on their cell surface antigens.
Differentiate the motility of the microorganisms observed in wet mount from hanging-drop mount based on the rate of movement?
Movement of microorganisms from wet mount is slower than movement of microorganisms from hanging drop mount.
How are microorganisms named?
Micro-organisms are named in a similar manner to other organisms. This is based of their specific genus and species.
Is vocational school a viable alternative for students who are having trouble with academics?
Yes, vocational school is a viable alternative for students who are having trouble with academics. One can get many jobs based on skills learned in vocational school.
What was the New England Colony based on?
The economy in the New England colonies was based on the forests and the oceans!
