Everything you need to know about bacteria. Some of the frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. Write technical terms for the following: (i) Spherical bacteria (ii) The cocci of bacteria that remain in pairs after dividing. (iii) The bacterial cocci that remain in chains. (iv) Bacterial cocci arranged in cubes of eight cocci. (v) Bacterial cocci arranged in grape-like [...]
Everything you need to know about cultivation and growth of microorganisms. Some of the frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. What is the optimum pH for most of the bacteria? Ans. Near neutrality between 6.5 and 7.5. Q.2. What are acidophiles? Ans. Bacteria which can tolerate acidity. Q.3. What are buffers? Ans. Chemicals used to neutralize the acids and [...]
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 [...]