Micro Practical II Flashcards
Define: **Polymer Hydrolysis
Adding water to a polymer to break the covalent bonds between monomers
Define: Exoenzyme
Enzymes secreted to the outside of the bacterial cell that speed up polymer hydrolysis
What type of media is used for starch hydrolysis?
Starch Agar
What exoenzyme is involved in starch hydrolysis?
Amylase
What reagent is added after incubation in starch hydrolysis to determine the results?
Iodine
For the starch hydrolysis, identify and physically describe a (+) result
(+) means NO BLUE/BLACK COLOR appear around bacterial growth.
For the starch hydrolysis, identify and physically describe a (-) result
(-) BLUE/BLACK color appears around bacterial growth.
What is happening biochemically in a (+) result for starch hydrolysis?
Biochemically, in a (+) result, bacterium ARE PRODUCING AMYLASE
What is happening biochemically in a (-) result for starch hydrolysis?
Biochemically, in a (-) result, bacterium ARE NOT PRODUCING AMYLASE.
Define: Lipid
Macromolecule; fat/oil
What type of media is used for Lipid Hydrolysis?
Spirit Blue Lipid Agar
What exoenzyme is involved in lipid hydrolysis?
Lipase
What is the reagent added after incubation in Lipid Hydrolysis to determine results?
NO REAGENT is added
For lipid hydrolysis test, identify and physically describe a (+) result?
(+) INTENSE BLUE COLOR APPEARS under bacterial growth.
For lipid hydrolysis test, identify and physically describe a (-) result?
(-) means NO BLUE color under bacterial growth.
Define: Peptonization
hydrolyse a protein to a peptone
Define: Protease
Generic term for an exoenzyme of protein
Define: Proteolysis
Breakdown of proteins into smaller polypeptides or amino acids
What media is used for the Casein Hydrolysis test?
Skim Milk Nutrient Agar
What is the name of the exoenzyme used for the Casein Hydrolysis test?
Casease
What reagent is added after incubation in Casein Hydrolysis test to determine the results?
NO REAGENT is needed
For Casein Hydrolysis test, identify and physically describe a (+) result?
(+) NO WHITE COLOR around bacterial growth
For Casein Hydrolysis test, identify and physically describe a (-) result?
(-) WHITE COLOR APPEARS around bacterial growth.
What is happening biochemically in a (+) result for Casein Hydrolysis test?
(+) result bacterium DID PRODUCE Casease
What is happening biochemically in a (-) result for Casein Hydrolysis test?
(-) result bacterium DID NOT produce Casease
Where is the protein Casein found in nature?
Animal milk
What media is used for the Gelatin Hydrolysis test?
Gelatin Nutrient Agar
What is the name of the exoenzyme involved in the Gelatin Hydrolysis test?
Gelatinase
What reagent is added after incubation in Gelatin Hydrolysis test to determine results?
Trichloroacetic Acid
For Gelatin Hydrolysis test, identify and physically describe a (+) result?
(+) NO WHITE COLOR appears around bacterial growth
For Gelatin Hydrolysis test, identify and physically describe a (-) result?
(-) WHITE COLOR APPEARS around bacterial growth
What is happening biochemically in a (+) result for Gelatin Hydrolysis test?
(+) result the bacterium DID PRODUCE GELATINASE
What is happening biochemically in a (-) result for Gelatin Hydrolysis test?
(-) result the bacterium DID NOT PRODUCE GELATINASE
Define: **Exoenzyme
Enzymes secreted to the outside of the bacterial cell that speed up polymer hydrolysis
Define: Exonuclease
An exoenzyme for Nucleic Acid
Define: Nucleic Acid
Macromolecule made of Nucleotide Monomers
What is the media used for Nuclease test?
DNAse Agar
What is the exoenzyme involved in Nuclease test?
Exonuclease
What reagent is added after incubate in Nuclease test to determine results?
NO REAGENT IS ADDED
For Nuclease test, identify and physically describe a (+) result?
NO GREEN APPEARS around bacterial growth.
For Nuclease test, identify and physically describe a (-) result?
GREEN COLOR APPEARS around bacterial growth.
What is happening biochemically in a (+) result for Nuclease test?
(+) result means BACTERIUM DID PRODUCE EXONUCLEASE
What is happening biochemically in a (-) result for Nuclease test?
(-) result means BACTERIUM DID NOT PRODUCE EXONUCLEASE.
Define: Hemolysin
Exoenzyme that speeds up hemolysis
Define: Alpha Hemolysis
Incomplete destruction of RBC and hemoglobin
Define: Beta Hemolysis
Complete destruction of RBC and hemoglobin
Define: Gamma Hemolysis (Nonhemolytic)
No destruction of RBC and hemoglobin
What is the media used for Hemolysis test?
Blood Agar
What is the name of the exoenzyme in Hemolysis test?
Hemolysin
What reagent is added after incubation in Hemolysis test to determine results?
NO REAGENT IS ADDED
For Hemolysis test, identify and physically describe a (+) and (-) result.
Beta Hemolysis - NO RED COLOR APPEARS around bacterial growth
Alpha Hemolysis - GREENISH COLOR APPEARS around bacterial growth
Gamma Hemolysis (nonhemolytic) - RED COLOR APPEARS around bacterial growth
Biochemically, what is happening in a (+) and (-) result for Hemolysis test?
Beta Hemolysis - BACTERIUM IS CAPABLE OF COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF RBC AND HEMOGLOBIN
Alpha Hemolysis - BACTERIUM IS CAPABLE OF INCOMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF RBC AND HEMOGLOBIN
Gamma Hemolysis- BACTERIUM NOT CAPABLE OF DESTROYING RBC AND HEMOGLOBIN
Define: Reduction
transfer of electrons
Define: Dissimilation
break down of complex substances into simpler ones with release of energy
What media is used for Hydrogen Sulfide test?
Kligler Iron Agar
What piece of equipment is used to inoculate the Kliger Iron Agar in Hydrogen Sulfide test?
Inoculating Needle
What media is used for Hydrogen Sulfide test?
Kligler Iron Agar (media is in a slant tube)
For Hydrogen Sulfide test, identify and physically describe a (+) result?
(+) BLACK COLOR ANYWHERE IN MEDIA
For Hydrogen Sulfide test, identify and physically describe a (-) result?
(-) NO BLACK COLOR ANYWHERE IN MEDIA
Biochemically, what is happening in a (+) result for Hydrogen Sulfide test?
(+) DID PRODUCE HYDROGEN SULFIDE
Biochemically, what is happening in a (-) result for Hydrogen Sulfide test?
(-) DID NOT PRODUCE HYDROGEN SULFIDE
What is the location of organisms that produce hydrogen sulfide (Hydrogen Sulfide test)?
Highly anaerobic muds, lakes, and streams
What is the function/purpose of producing hydrogen sulfide? Why does it occur?
Production of Hydrogen Sulfide in bacteria is how bacteria get rid their waste; it occurs so they can release their waste.
Define: Fermentation
Anaerobic incomplete breakdown of carbohydrates in cells
Define: pH indicator
change color in acidic and basic conditions
Define: Durham tube
Small inverted test tube designed to trap gas
What media is used for Sugar Fermentation test?
Phenol red (Sugar) Broth
What are the 2 general end products of fermentation in Sugar Fermentation test?
Acid and Gas
For Sugar Fermentation test, identify and physically describe a (+) result?
(+) YELLOW COLOR IN MEDIA
For Sugar Fermentation test, identify and physically describe a (-) result?
(-) ANY COLOR OTHER THAN YELLOW IN MEDIA
Biochemically, what is happening in a (+) result for Sugar Fermentation test?
(+) means bacterium IS CAPABLE OF FERMENTING THE SPECIFIC TYPE OF SUGAR IN MEDIA
Biochemically, what is happening in a (-) result for Sugar Fermentation test?
(-) means bacterium IS NOT CAPABLE OF FERMENTING SPECIFIC TYPE OF SUGAR IN MEDIA.