Growth Requirements: Bacteria vs Yeast Flashcards
1
Q
Is bacteria a eukaryote or a prokaryote?
A
Prokaryote
Unicellular with cell wall
No nucleus or membrane bound organelles
2
Q
Is yeast a eukaryote or a prokaryote?
A
Eukaryote
Unicellular with cell wall
Nucleus and membrane bound organelles
3
Q
What two agars can be used for yeast and fungi? What pH are they at?
A
Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA)
Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA)
pH of 5.6
4
Q
What agar can be used for bacteria?
What pH is it at?
A
Nutrient agar
pH of 7.4
5
Q
How long should yeast be incubated for compared to bacteria?
A
Yeast: 48hrs
Bacteria: 20-24hrs
6
Q
What temperature should yeast be incubated at compared to bacteria?
A
Yeast: 28C
Bacteria: 35-37C