There are innumerable microorganisms and therefore, it is most essential to prepare a medium to study their morphological, biochemical, diagnostic and other types of characteristics of basic and applied nature. Generally any liquid or solid preparation made specifically for the growth, storage or transportation of micro-organisms or another types of cells is referred to as a medium by students of [...]
Everything you need to know about the control of microbial growth. Some of the frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. Why do we need to control the growth of microorganisms? Ans. To control the growth of microorganisms of different types for various purposes is one of the most applied aspects of microbiology. We particularly control the growth of microorganisms [...]
Everything you need to know about microbial diseases. Some of the frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. Name the microorganisms that form normal micro-biota of the skin. Ans. They are Gram-positive pleomorphic rods known as diphtheroids (e.g., Propionibacterium acnes) which produce propionic acid that helps to maintain low pH of the skin ranging from 3 to 5. The acidic [...]