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Why is a gaspak anaerobic jar necessary for the culture of anaerobes on TSA plates but not in tubes of FTM?
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∙ 13y ago
TSA plates do not allow for the growth of anaerobes, becasue the entire culture is exposed to oxygen. So the TSA plates require the gaspak to provide an anaerobic condition.
FTM does allow for the growth of anaerobes and aerobes. Anaerobes will be found deep in the soln. away from the oxygen, and aerobes will be found at the top, with facultatives inbetween.
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∙ 13y ago
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Describe two methods for obtaining an anaerobic atmosphere for culture?
Anaerobic ChambersAnaerobic JarsAnaerobic Bag or Pouch
What are the purposes of the indicator strip and the gas generator in the GasPak system?
This system is used to generate an environment that is anaerobic for microorganisms. The strip will let you know when the oxygen has been used up.
What are the purposes of the indecator strip and the gas genorator in the gas pack system?
A GasPak system is used to run an anaerobic without using oxygen. It is an environment for growing certain types of microorganisms the indicator strip show when oxygen had been maxed out in the chemical reaction.
