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

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