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A polysaccharide derived from algae cell walls. So, a sugar.
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What is an agar-agar?
An agaric is any of various types of fungi of the family Agaricaceae.
What is the material used as a base for bacterial culture media?
The substance is Agar or Agar-Agar
Can Serratia grow on Hektoen Enteric Agar?
Yes. Serratia is a Gram negative rod from the Enterobacteriaceae family. The Hektoen Enteric agar allows the growth of Gram negative bacteria while inhibiting growth of Gram positive bacteria.
Prewarm agar plates?
before bacterial culture, the media containing agar i.e. solid agar should dry in the incubator, that is prewarm agar plate.
What does it mean to inoculate an agar plate?
to inoculate an agar plate you would place bacteria on the agar to grow
What is an agar-agar?
An agaric is any of various types of fungi of the family Agaricaceae.
What bacteria is used in the production of spirit?
Bacteria are identified based largely on what organic compounds they can break down. The range of compounds used depends on the collection of enzymes a species of bacteria can make. Lipids are organic compounds that some bacteria can use for carbon and energy. The enzyme capable of breaking down lipids is called lipase. Spirit blue agar is a medium that contains a supply of lipids, and thus it allows us to determine the presence of lipase.
Explain the function of the 0.1 percent agar in the nitrate medium?
0.1 % agar reduces the diffusion of oxygen into medium and delays dispersion of reducing compounds and carbon dioxide, allowing growth of anaerobes.
What is the compound agar derived from and is it used?
Compound agar is derived from Physcomitrella Patens. It is a basic medium that can grow many microorganisms such as mold and yeast. Other compounds can be added to the medium to allow more microbes to grow.
What is peptone iron agar?
peptone iron agar is used to demonstrate the production of hydrogen sulfide. ıt is more sensitive than lead acetate agar. some organisms have the enzyme to liberate hydrogen sulfide from sulfur containing organic compounds-such as protein-. when H2S is liberated by the enzyme,, the sulfur of the H2S combines with the iron in the PIA medium to form an iron sulfide. The iron sulfide is manifested as a black precipitate in the medium. so you can use in the separation and identification of bacteria. Peptone Iron Agar Approximate Formula* Per Liter Peptone ................................................................... 15.0 g Proteose Peptone ....................................................... 5.0 g Ferric Ammonium Citrate ........................................... 0.5 g Sodium Glycerophosphate ......................................... 1.0 g Sodium Thiosulfate .................................................... 0.08 g Agar ......................................................................... 15.0 g
Agar agar grain found in Germany?
Agar, or agar-agar, is not a grain, but rather an extract of seaweed. Agar translates to German as Agar-Agar Try whole- or health-food stores
Is there a microorganism that degrades Agar agar?
Yes! Paenibacillus spp. can degrade agar agar
What jelly is made from seaweed and used in glue making?
Agar-agar
What does the naming agar as agar agar denote?
an extract of seaweed
How many teaspoons is 7 g agar agar powder?
I teaspoon Agar Agar = 2 grams
A gelatinous carbohydrate obtained from seaweed?
Agar is derived from seaweed and is often used in Japanese desserts
From which organism agar agar is extracted?
red algae Agar agar is a malay term meaning red algae. This algae which agar is extracted lives in the ocean around Malaysia
