Lab 4 and 5 Flashcards
What us catalase?
What reagents are used for catalase test?
Why can’t you use bacteria growing on blood agar for this test (catalase test)?
What do organisms that hydrolyze Strach use this nutrient as (starch hydrolysis)?
What are the reagents used (starch hydrolysis)?
What is the purpose of the indicator dye (Carbohydrate fermentation)?
The name and inverted Durham tube (Carbohydrates fermentation)
What is the difference between biofilms and planktonic cells?
Describe the 5 stages of the biofilm development?
What are examples of biofilms in environment, healthcare setting, and everyday life?
Why do cells within a biofilm exhibit increased resistance to antibiotic therapy and antimicrobial agents?
Why is heat fixing not recommended when staining biofilms?
Are biofilms typically composed of one or many types of organisms?
