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What is a two-piece glass or plastic dish used for growing bacteria or mold?
It is called a petri dish or culture dish, and it is used in microbiology to culture and observe the growth of bacteria, mold, or other microorganisms.
Which statement best explains why no mold is growing in the white area next to the bacterial colony?
The white area may not have mold growing because it lacks the necessary conditions for mold growth, such as moisture or nutrients. The bacterial colony may be producing compounds that inhibit mold growth in that area. Mold and bacteria may compete for resources, and the bacteria in the colony may be outcompeting any potential mold spores.
Why is mold not healthy?
Mold is fungus and bacteria that have been growing. While many are harmless, some can be very dangerous to humans and some can even cause death as it can be toxic.
Is a mold a bacteria?
No, mold is not a bacteria. Mold is a type of fungus that grows in multicellular filaments called hyphae, while bacteria are single-celled microorganisms without a distinct nucleus. Both mold and bacteria can cause health problems if they proliferate in indoor environments.
Can we make homemade bacteria?
yes,mold is a homemade bacteria
Which type of storage container will stop mold from growing?
None
How can I prevent mold from growing on butter?
To prevent mold from growing on butter, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use it within a reasonable timeframe.
Why was Alexander Fleming so important?
Alexander Fleming was a doctor and bacteriologist who discovered penicillin, receiving the Nobel Prize in 1945.Penicillin was the first antibiotic we ever had. His discovery was accidental but he was able to see the process behind it. He noticed that, on a plate used in Microbiology labs, that there was mold that wasn't supposed to be there. He also noticed that there was space around the mold and the bacteria growing there. The mold was making something that prevented the bacteria from growing any closer.When he studied that clear area, a product made by the mold was what prevented the bacteria from growing. The mold was Penicillin notatum. The product was called penicillin.
Which statement best explains why no mold is growing in the white area next to the bacterial colony?
The white area may not have mold growing because it lacks the necessary conditions for mold growth, such as moisture or nutrients. The bacterial colony may be producing compounds that inhibit mold growth in that area. Mold and bacteria may compete for resources, and the bacteria in the colony may be outcompeting any potential mold spores.
What is a two-piece glass or plastic dish used for growing bacteria or mold?
It is called a petri dish or culture dish, and it is used in microbiology to culture and observe the growth of bacteria, mold, or other microorganisms.
How were the effects of penicillin on bacteria discovered?
Through lots of trial and error plus a healthy dose of experimentation. Scientists have known about the effects of mold on bacteria for hundreds of years but couldn't find a way to definitively prove which molds were acting on which bacteria. In 1928 Sir Alexander Fleming noticed a halo shaped ring of bacteria growing around a spot of mold in a petri dish but the bacteria couldn't get close enough to the mold to eat it. He theroized something in the mold was killing off the bacteria as they tried to approach it. He grew a pure culture of the mold and found it was called penecillum notatum. It was from this mold he was able to extract pure penecillin.
Why is mold not healthy?
Mold is fungus and bacteria that have been growing. While many are harmless, some can be very dangerous to humans and some can even cause death as it can be toxic.
What substance do mold produce to kill bacteria?
Mold produces secondary metabolites called mycotoxins, which are toxic to bacteria and other organisms. Mycotoxins are a defense mechanism that mold uses to compete with other microorganisms in its environment.
Is mold caused by bacteria?
No, mold is not caused by bacteria. Mold is a type of fungus that grows in humid and damp environments. Bacteria and mold are different types of microorganisms.
Is a mold a bacteria?
No, mold is not a bacteria. Mold is a type of fungus that grows in multicellular filaments called hyphae, while bacteria are single-celled microorganisms without a distinct nucleus. Both mold and bacteria can cause health problems if they proliferate in indoor environments.
What was Alexander Fleming trying to answer?
Alexander Fleming was trying to understand why certain strains of bacteria were not growing in his laboratory cultures. He accidentally discovered penicillin when he observed that a mold called Penicillium notatum inhibited the growth of these bacteria. This led to the development of the first antibiotic.
I am growing bacteria and there's this white fuzzy stuff on top of it. Is that bacteria too or is it something else?
The white fuzzy stuff on top of your bacteria culture is likely mold. Mold can grow on top of bacteria cultures due to contamination. It's important to discard the culture to prevent further contamination and start a new culture.
