Lab 9 Flashcards
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What is an endospores and how does stain penetrate it
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Heat and chemical resistant. Formed from a lack of nutrients. Use 5 mins of steam
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What are structural stains
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Used to identify and study the structure of bacteria
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What stains endospores
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Malachite green
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What bacteria are used in this lab
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B. Megaterium
B. Subtilus
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Describe the procedure for staining endospores
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Please a piece of absorbant paper over the smear. Cover paper with Malachite green. Steam the slide for five minutes. Wash. Cover smear with safranin for 30 seconds wash. Blot