ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE LAB Flashcards
1
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Characteristics of Growth Medium
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- contains nutrients that support microbial growth
- uses agar as a solidifying agent
- can be made selective due to nutrients, pH, antibiotics
2
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Characteristics of Nutrient Agar
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- support growth of bacteria
- pH ; 6.8-7.0
3
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Characteristics of Sabouraud Dextrose Agar
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- higher dextrose content of 4%
- pH; 5.6 (acidic)
- favors FUNGAL GROWTH
4
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Characteristics of BACTERIAL GROWTH ON THE PLATES
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- massive amounts of growth on the NUTRIENT AGAR
- abundance of small colonies, circular, multiple colors
- glossy/matte
5
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Characteristics of FUNGAL GROWTH ON THE PLATES
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- preference of the SDA
- large colonies formed
- fuzzy
6
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Importance of ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE:
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methods to prevent the spread of infectious agents, avoid contamination.
7
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Ways to practice Aseptic techniques
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washing hands
disinfecting tables
proper disposal
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