Lab 17 Flashcards
0
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What is reducing
A
Accepts electrons
1
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What is oxidizing
A
Removing electrons
2
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What is respiration
A
Oxidative metabolism
3
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What is aerobic respiration
A
O2 is the final electron acceptor
4
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What is oxidase test
A
Determines presence of cytochrome c.
5
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What does catalase do
A
Breaks down hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen
6
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What is anaerobic respiration
A
Inorganic compounds is final electron acceptors.
7
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Which bacteria was used
A
B. Subtilus
E. Coli
P. Aeruginosa
L. Lactis
8
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If it is positive what happens in the oxidase test
A
Oxidase positive bacteria turn oxidase pink to purple to black.
9
Q
In the nitrate test what does it mean if the broth turns red
A
Nitrates are present
10
Q
What is p. Aeruginosa
A
Oxidase positive
11
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What is e. Coli
A
Oxidase negative.
12
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Were any bacteria catalase positive
A
All bacteria were
