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List of Antimicrobics and its Uses | Microbiology

Here is a list of Antimicrobics (antibiotics) and its uses. (i) Penicillin G: Is used against Gram positive bacterial infections, streptococcal sore throat, gonorrhea and syphilis. (ii) Ampicillin: Is used against Gram positive and Gram negative bacterial infections, middle ear infections, urinary tract infections cause by Enterococcus faecalis and infections caused by Escherichia coli. (iii) Methicillin: It is used against [...]

By |2016-12-20T11:20:28+00:00December 20, 2016|Microbiology|Comments Off on List of Antimicrobics and its Uses | Microbiology

Steroid Biotransformation (With Diagram) | Microbiology

Sterol is a polycyclic alcohol such as a cholesterol or ergosterol. Cortisone steroid can be synthesized chemically from deoxycholic acid. This process requires 37 steps many of which must be carried out under extreme condition of temperature and pressure with the resulting product costing over $200 per gram. Deoxycholic acid → Cortisone So cortisone synthesis is an example of steroid [...]

By |2016-12-20T11:20:24+00:00December 20, 2016|Microbiology|Comments Off on Steroid Biotransformation (With Diagram) | Microbiology

Microbial Technology (With Diagram) | Microbiology

Everything you need to know about microbial technology. Some of the most frequently asked questions are as follows:- 1. What is a shake flask and what do you understand by shake flask volume? The flask which is used for shaking particular liquid for particular purpose e.g. for aeration or mixing is called shake flask. They are of following types: (A) [...]

By |2016-12-20T11:20:23+00:00December 20, 2016|Microbiology|Comments Off on Microbial Technology (With Diagram) | Microbiology
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