This document discusses bacterial classification based on oxygen requirements and provides information on anaerobic infections and culture techniques. It describes four types of bacteria: obligate aerobes that require oxygen, obligate anaerobes that are killed by oxygen, facultative anaerobes that can grow with or without oxygen, and microaerophilic bacteria that grow best at low oxygen levels. It also lists signs of anaerobic infection and risk factors, suitable specimens for culture, transport methods, and culture techniques like using reducing agents or incubating away from oxygen.
Hans Christian Gram, a Danish physician and bacteriologist, developed the Gram staining technique in 1884 to classify bacteria. The technique involves staining a smear of bacteria with crystal violet dye, washing with iodine to form a crystal violet-iodine complex within the cell wall, then decolorizing with alcohol or acetone. Gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet due to their thick peptidoglycan layer, appearing dark purple under the microscope. Gram-negative bacteria lose the crystal violet during decolorization due to their thin peptidoglycan layer and outer membrane, appearing red with the counterstain. The Gram stain technique is a simple yet effective way to rapidly classify bacteria and guide
This document describes the process of spore staining to differentiate bacterial spores from vegetative cells. It explains that spores are dormant, resistant structures formed by bacteria during adverse environmental conditions for survival. The spore staining technique uses malachite green as the primary stain for spores and safranin as the counterstain for vegetative cells. Heat is applied to help the malachite green penetrate the spore walls. Vegetative cells are decolorized but spores retain the green stain. This allows spores and vegetative cells to be distinguished microscopically.
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) determines the resistance of microorganisms to antimicrobial agents. There are several methods for AST including disk diffusion, dilution methods, and E tests. Guidelines for AST are provided by CLSI and EUCAST. Mueller Hinton agar is the recommended medium for testing and inoculum preparation follows the 0.5 McFarland standard. Quality control using standard reference strains is important to ensure accurate and reproducible AST results.
This document discusses techniques for cultivating viruses. It explains that viruses require living host cells to replicate and describes three main cultivation methods: animal inoculation, embryonated egg inoculation, and tissue culture. Animal inoculation involves infecting animals like mice to isolate and study viruses, but it is expensive and raises welfare issues. Embryonated egg inoculation is commonly used to grow viruses by inoculating eggs at specific sites, and it is cost-effective but each virus grows at different sites. Tissue culture uses cell monolayers and is versatile but requires specialized facilities and technicians. The document provides details on each technique's advantages, disadvantages and applications.
This document discusses capsule staining, which is a technique used to identify the presence of bacterial capsules under a light microscope. It begins by defining bacterial capsules and explaining their functions, which include helping bacteria resist phagocytosis and providing protection. It then discusses the principle of capsule staining, which uses a negative stain to contrast the unstained capsule against stained bacterial cells. The procedure involves smearing a bacterial culture onto a slide with negative stain, staining with a counterstain like crystal violet, and examining under a microscope for unstained capsules surrounding stained cells. Examples of capsule-containing bacteria that can be identified this way include Klebsiella pneumoniae and Bacillus anthracis.
1. Identification of unknown bacteria is an important task for microbiologists that involves determining what taxon the bacteria belongs to.
2. There are three main categories of identification methods - phenotypic/morphological analysis, immunological/serological techniques, and genetic/molecular methods.
3. Staining techniques like simple staining, gram staining, and acid-fast staining are used for morphological analysis and involve using dyes to distinguish cell structure and characteristics. Biochemical tests like IMViC are also used to identify bacteria based on enzymatic reactions and metabolite production.
This document discusses bacterial classification based on oxygen requirements and provides information on anaerobic infections and culture techniques. It describes four types of bacteria: obligate aerobes that require oxygen, obligate anaerobes that are killed by oxygen, facultative anaerobes that can grow with or without oxygen, and microaerophilic bacteria that grow best at low oxygen levels. It also lists signs of anaerobic infection and risk factors, suitable specimens for culture, transport methods, and culture techniques like using reducing agents or incubating away from oxygen.
Hans Christian Gram, a Danish physician and bacteriologist, developed the Gram staining technique in 1884 to classify bacteria. The technique involves staining a smear of bacteria with crystal violet dye, washing with iodine to form a crystal violet-iodine complex within the cell wall, then decolorizing with alcohol or acetone. Gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet due to their thick peptidoglycan layer, appearing dark purple under the microscope. Gram-negative bacteria lose the crystal violet during decolorization due to their thin peptidoglycan layer and outer membrane, appearing red with the counterstain. The Gram stain technique is a simple yet effective way to rapidly classify bacteria and guide
This document describes the process of spore staining to differentiate bacterial spores from vegetative cells. It explains that spores are dormant, resistant structures formed by bacteria during adverse environmental conditions for survival. The spore staining technique uses malachite green as the primary stain for spores and safranin as the counterstain for vegetative cells. Heat is applied to help the malachite green penetrate the spore walls. Vegetative cells are decolorized but spores retain the green stain. This allows spores and vegetative cells to be distinguished microscopically.
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) determines the resistance of microorganisms to antimicrobial agents. There are several methods for AST including disk diffusion, dilution methods, and E tests. Guidelines for AST are provided by CLSI and EUCAST. Mueller Hinton agar is the recommended medium for testing and inoculum preparation follows the 0.5 McFarland standard. Quality control using standard reference strains is important to ensure accurate and reproducible AST results.
This document discusses techniques for cultivating viruses. It explains that viruses require living host cells to replicate and describes three main cultivation methods: animal inoculation, embryonated egg inoculation, and tissue culture. Animal inoculation involves infecting animals like mice to isolate and study viruses, but it is expensive and raises welfare issues. Embryonated egg inoculation is commonly used to grow viruses by inoculating eggs at specific sites, and it is cost-effective but each virus grows at different sites. Tissue culture uses cell monolayers and is versatile but requires specialized facilities and technicians. The document provides details on each technique's advantages, disadvantages and applications.
This document discusses capsule staining, which is a technique used to identify the presence of bacterial capsules under a light microscope. It begins by defining bacterial capsules and explaining their functions, which include helping bacteria resist phagocytosis and providing protection. It then discusses the principle of capsule staining, which uses a negative stain to contrast the unstained capsule against stained bacterial cells. The procedure involves smearing a bacterial culture onto a slide with negative stain, staining with a counterstain like crystal violet, and examining under a microscope for unstained capsules surrounding stained cells. Examples of capsule-containing bacteria that can be identified this way include Klebsiella pneumoniae and Bacillus anthracis.
1. Identification of unknown bacteria is an important task for microbiologists that involves determining what taxon the bacteria belongs to.
2. There are three main categories of identification methods - phenotypic/morphological analysis, immunological/serological techniques, and genetic/molecular methods.
3. Staining techniques like simple staining, gram staining, and acid-fast staining are used for morphological analysis and involve using dyes to distinguish cell structure and characteristics. Biochemical tests like IMViC are also used to identify bacteria based on enzymatic reactions and metabolite production.
Streptococcus pyogenes is a Gram-positive bacterium that can cause a variety of infections in humans. It commonly colonizes the throat and skin. It produces toxins and enzymes that contribute to its virulence and ability to cause disease. S. pyogenes can cause suppurative infections like pharyngitis, impetigo, and necrotizing fasciitis. It can also cause non-suppurative sequelae after infection like acute rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis. Diagnosis involves culturing samples on blood agar and testing for sensitivity to bacitracin. Treatment involves antibiotics like penicillin. Prevention focuses on proper treatment of streptococcal infections to reduce risk of
The document describes the oxidase test, which is used to identify bacteria. It works by detecting cytochrome c, an iron-containing protein in the respiratory chain, which causes an oxidase reagent to turn purple in oxidase-positive bacteria within 5-10 seconds. The document outlines several methods for performing the test, such as using filter paper or commercial strips soaked in reagents like tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine. It lists both oxidase-positive and -negative bacteria and notes some factors that can cause false results. Quantitative oxidase tests have also been developed that correlate with other identification tests and can differentiate bacteria at various taxonomic levels.
The Löwenstein–Jensen medium is a selective culture medium used for the isolation and cultivation of Mycobacterium species like M. tuberculosis. It was developed in the late 19th century and incorporates malachite green to inhibit unwanted bacterial growth while encouraging mycobacteria. M. tuberculosis colonies appear brown and granular on this medium after 4 weeks of incubation due to its slow growth rate. The medium contains egg suspension, glycerol, and malachite green among other ingredients to selectively promote mycobacterial growth.
This document describes different types of culture media used to grow microorganisms. It discusses media categorized by consistency (solid, liquid, semi-solid), constituents (simple, complex, synthetic), purpose (enriched, enrichment, selective, indicator, differential, sugar, transport), and oxygen requirement (aerobic, anaerobic). Liquid media like broths are used to grow bacteria uniformly, while solid media containing agar are used for isolating colonies. Selective and enrichment media inhibit unwanted bacteria to isolate specific microorganisms. Indicator and differential media detect microbial properties through color changes.
This document discusses various methods for testing the efficacy of disinfectants, including carrier tests, suspension tests, and practical tests. Carrier tests involve contaminating carriers like threads with bacteria and exposing them to disinfectants. Suspension tests involve exposing a bacterial suspension directly to the disinfectant. Practical tests evaluate disinfectants under real-world conditions. The document also describes factors that can influence disinfection like temperature, pH, and the presence of organic matter or other substances. Specific tests discussed in detail include the AOAC use-dilution test, Kelsey-Sykes capacity test, and surface disinfection tests.
This document discusses various methods for identifying bacteria in the laboratory, including:
1) Microscopic examination such as gram staining and fluorescent staining to examine cell morphology.
2) Cultural characteristics such as pigment production, hemolysis on blood agar, and lactose fermentation.
3) Biochemical reactions like catalase, coagulase, and oxidase tests.
4) Serological identification using antigen or antibody detection.
5) Molecular methods using nucleic acid probes to identify specific DNA or RNA sequences.
The document discusses the Ziehl-Neelsen stain used to detect acid-fast bacteria like Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It describes the history and principle of acid fastness, the reagents used including carbol fuchsin and sulfuric acid, the staining procedure, and the structures that stain acid-fast like M. tuberculosis. The importance of the ZN stain for diagnosing and monitoring treatment of tuberculosis is highlighted. Variations to the method are also outlined to identify different acid-fast organisms.
This document provides information about Gram staining, including the mechanism, preparation of stains and modifications. Gram staining involves applying crystal violet, iodine, decolorizer like ethanol or acetone, and safranin in sequence. Bacteria that retain the crystal violet-iodine complex appear purple and are Gram positive, while those that lose the complex and take up the safranin counterstain appear pink and are Gram negative. The thickness of the peptidoglycan layer determines this difference. Various modifications to the standard Gram stain procedure are also described.
The document summarizes Gram staining, a method developed by Hans Christian Gram in 1883 to differentiate between bacterial species. Gram staining uses crystal violet dye and iodine to stain bacteria, then decolorizes them with acetone or alcohol. Gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet dye after decolorization due to their thick peptidoglycan cell wall, appearing purple or blue. Gram-negative bacteria's thinner cell wall is unable to retain the dye after decolorization but can be counterstained pink with safranin. This differentiation depends on differences in bacterial cell wall composition and structure.
Salmonella typhi is a gram-negative enteric bacillus that causes typhoid fever in humans. It grows optimally at 37°C and pH 6-8, forming characteristic colonies on nutrient agar, blood agar, MacConkey agar, and selective media like XLD agar and Wilson-Blair bismuth sulfite agar. S. typhi causes typhoid fever through ingestion, incubating in the intestines before spreading to organs and causing systemic infection marked by fever, headache, and possible complications like intestinal perforation. Diagnosis involves blood, stool, and other cultures as well as serological tests. Treatment uses antibiotics like chloramphenicol and ampicillin.
This document provides information on antibiotic sensitivity testing methods. It discusses the key terms related to antibiotic sensitivity like bacteriostatic, bactericidal, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). It then describes the two main types of antibiotic sensitivity tests - diffusion tests like Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method and dilution tests like broth dilution method. For diffusion tests, it explains how to prepare media, inoculum, antibiotic discs and controls and interpret the results. It also discusses Epsilometer or E-test method to detect MIC. For dilution tests, it details the broth dilution method to determine MIC and MBC.
This document provides an introduction to medical mycology, including definitions of key terms and descriptions of fungal morphology and biology. It discusses the classification of fungi and describes the four main groups. The document also summarizes the different types of fungal infections and outlines the key steps for laboratory diagnosis of fungal infections, including specimen collection and processing, direct examination, culture, identification, and antifungal susceptibility testing.
The document provides instructions for performing several microbiological tests, including sugar fermentation tests, indole production, methyl red, Voges-Proskauer, citrate utilization, nitrate reduction, urease, triple sugar iron, oxidase, catalase, amylase, and lipase. It explains the principles, expected results, and interpretations for each test. The tests can be used to differentiate bacterial species and determine their metabolic abilities.
This document provides information about staining microorganisms. It begins by defining what a stain is and explaining that different stains can differentiate between organism types or parts. It then discusses the history of stains and the structures and mechanisms of various dyes used in staining. The remainder of the document outlines different staining techniques such as simple stains, differential stains like Gram staining, and special stains for specific structures. It provides details on reagents, principles, and methods for common staining procedures.
Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) is used to isolate and cultivate fungi and yeasts from clinical specimens. It contains nutrients like dextrose and enzymatic digest of casein to support fungal growth, and antibiotics to inhibit bacteria. The document outlines the materials, composition, and procedure to prepare SDA media. Colonies are examined after incubation and typical morphologies can indicate fungal species present. However, SDA may not promote conidiation in some fungi and antimicrobials could inhibit some pathogens.
This document discusses Staphylococcus, including S. aureus. It describes the morphology and cultural characteristics of S. aureus, noting it is a gram-positive coccus that grows in clusters and produces golden yellow pigment on blood agar. S. aureus can cause a variety of infections through production of enzymes and toxins. Laboratory diagnosis involves gram staining, culturing, and coagulase testing of samples. Treatment often involves cephalosporins due to high resistance of S. aureus to penicillin.
This document discusses the laboratory diagnosis of Staphylococcus, including sample collection, direct smear microscopy, culture techniques, biochemical reactions, antibiotic sensitivity testing, and typing of Staphylococcus aureus. Appropriate samples are collected based on the site of infection and transported to the laboratory for analysis. Direct smear microscopy can identify Gram-positive cocci clusters. Culture techniques help isolate and identify Staphylococcus colonies based on morphology and biochemical reactions provide further characterization. Antibiotic sensitivity testing determines effective treatment options and typing methods like bacteriophage typing are used for epidemiological purposes.
This document provides information on laboratory diagnosis of parasitic infections. It discusses specimen collection and various examination techniques including microscopic examination of stool, blood, and biopsy samples. Wet mount examination, concentration methods, staining techniques, and culture methods are described to detect parasites, eggs, larvae, cysts or other structures. Examination of different specimens helps diagnose infections caused by protozoa, helminths, and other parasites. Serologic tests like indirect haemagglutination, fluorescent antibody, and indirect fluorescent antibody tests are also used for diagnosis of certain parasitic diseases.
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This document discusses Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis in plants adapted to arid conditions. It describes the two-step CAM pathway where plants fix carbon dioxide at night through closed stomata and store it as malic acid. During the day, the stomata remain closed and the malic acid is broken down, releasing carbon dioxide for the Calvin cycle. Key features of the CAM pathway allow plants to photosynthesize while minimizing water loss through reduced transpiration. Examples of CAM plants include cacti, orchids, and pineapple.
This document discusses different methods for culturing anaerobic bacteria, including those that are strict anaerobes, microaerophiles, and facultative anaerobes. It describes fluid thioglycollate media and anaerobic jars, which use sodium thioglycollate or gas-generating pouches to remove oxygen from the environment. Candle jars are also mentioned, which use a candle flame to consume oxygen and produce carbon dioxide, suitable for microaerophilic bacteria. More advanced anaerobic chambers use palladium catalyst and a hydrogen gas mix to strictly maintain anaerobic conditions below 5 ppm of oxygen.
Streptococcus pyogenes is a Gram-positive bacterium that can cause a variety of infections in humans. It commonly colonizes the throat and skin. It produces toxins and enzymes that contribute to its virulence and ability to cause disease. S. pyogenes can cause suppurative infections like pharyngitis, impetigo, and necrotizing fasciitis. It can also cause non-suppurative sequelae after infection like acute rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis. Diagnosis involves culturing samples on blood agar and testing for sensitivity to bacitracin. Treatment involves antibiotics like penicillin. Prevention focuses on proper treatment of streptococcal infections to reduce risk of
The document describes the oxidase test, which is used to identify bacteria. It works by detecting cytochrome c, an iron-containing protein in the respiratory chain, which causes an oxidase reagent to turn purple in oxidase-positive bacteria within 5-10 seconds. The document outlines several methods for performing the test, such as using filter paper or commercial strips soaked in reagents like tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine. It lists both oxidase-positive and -negative bacteria and notes some factors that can cause false results. Quantitative oxidase tests have also been developed that correlate with other identification tests and can differentiate bacteria at various taxonomic levels.
The Löwenstein–Jensen medium is a selective culture medium used for the isolation and cultivation of Mycobacterium species like M. tuberculosis. It was developed in the late 19th century and incorporates malachite green to inhibit unwanted bacterial growth while encouraging mycobacteria. M. tuberculosis colonies appear brown and granular on this medium after 4 weeks of incubation due to its slow growth rate. The medium contains egg suspension, glycerol, and malachite green among other ingredients to selectively promote mycobacterial growth.
This document describes different types of culture media used to grow microorganisms. It discusses media categorized by consistency (solid, liquid, semi-solid), constituents (simple, complex, synthetic), purpose (enriched, enrichment, selective, indicator, differential, sugar, transport), and oxygen requirement (aerobic, anaerobic). Liquid media like broths are used to grow bacteria uniformly, while solid media containing agar are used for isolating colonies. Selective and enrichment media inhibit unwanted bacteria to isolate specific microorganisms. Indicator and differential media detect microbial properties through color changes.
This document discusses various methods for testing the efficacy of disinfectants, including carrier tests, suspension tests, and practical tests. Carrier tests involve contaminating carriers like threads with bacteria and exposing them to disinfectants. Suspension tests involve exposing a bacterial suspension directly to the disinfectant. Practical tests evaluate disinfectants under real-world conditions. The document also describes factors that can influence disinfection like temperature, pH, and the presence of organic matter or other substances. Specific tests discussed in detail include the AOAC use-dilution test, Kelsey-Sykes capacity test, and surface disinfection tests.
This document discusses various methods for identifying bacteria in the laboratory, including:
1) Microscopic examination such as gram staining and fluorescent staining to examine cell morphology.
2) Cultural characteristics such as pigment production, hemolysis on blood agar, and lactose fermentation.
3) Biochemical reactions like catalase, coagulase, and oxidase tests.
4) Serological identification using antigen or antibody detection.
5) Molecular methods using nucleic acid probes to identify specific DNA or RNA sequences.
The document discusses the Ziehl-Neelsen stain used to detect acid-fast bacteria like Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It describes the history and principle of acid fastness, the reagents used including carbol fuchsin and sulfuric acid, the staining procedure, and the structures that stain acid-fast like M. tuberculosis. The importance of the ZN stain for diagnosing and monitoring treatment of tuberculosis is highlighted. Variations to the method are also outlined to identify different acid-fast organisms.
This document provides information about Gram staining, including the mechanism, preparation of stains and modifications. Gram staining involves applying crystal violet, iodine, decolorizer like ethanol or acetone, and safranin in sequence. Bacteria that retain the crystal violet-iodine complex appear purple and are Gram positive, while those that lose the complex and take up the safranin counterstain appear pink and are Gram negative. The thickness of the peptidoglycan layer determines this difference. Various modifications to the standard Gram stain procedure are also described.
The document summarizes Gram staining, a method developed by Hans Christian Gram in 1883 to differentiate between bacterial species. Gram staining uses crystal violet dye and iodine to stain bacteria, then decolorizes them with acetone or alcohol. Gram-positive bacteria retain the crystal violet dye after decolorization due to their thick peptidoglycan cell wall, appearing purple or blue. Gram-negative bacteria's thinner cell wall is unable to retain the dye after decolorization but can be counterstained pink with safranin. This differentiation depends on differences in bacterial cell wall composition and structure.
Salmonella typhi is a gram-negative enteric bacillus that causes typhoid fever in humans. It grows optimally at 37°C and pH 6-8, forming characteristic colonies on nutrient agar, blood agar, MacConkey agar, and selective media like XLD agar and Wilson-Blair bismuth sulfite agar. S. typhi causes typhoid fever through ingestion, incubating in the intestines before spreading to organs and causing systemic infection marked by fever, headache, and possible complications like intestinal perforation. Diagnosis involves blood, stool, and other cultures as well as serological tests. Treatment uses antibiotics like chloramphenicol and ampicillin.
This document provides information on antibiotic sensitivity testing methods. It discusses the key terms related to antibiotic sensitivity like bacteriostatic, bactericidal, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). It then describes the two main types of antibiotic sensitivity tests - diffusion tests like Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method and dilution tests like broth dilution method. For diffusion tests, it explains how to prepare media, inoculum, antibiotic discs and controls and interpret the results. It also discusses Epsilometer or E-test method to detect MIC. For dilution tests, it details the broth dilution method to determine MIC and MBC.
This document provides an introduction to medical mycology, including definitions of key terms and descriptions of fungal morphology and biology. It discusses the classification of fungi and describes the four main groups. The document also summarizes the different types of fungal infections and outlines the key steps for laboratory diagnosis of fungal infections, including specimen collection and processing, direct examination, culture, identification, and antifungal susceptibility testing.
The document provides instructions for performing several microbiological tests, including sugar fermentation tests, indole production, methyl red, Voges-Proskauer, citrate utilization, nitrate reduction, urease, triple sugar iron, oxidase, catalase, amylase, and lipase. It explains the principles, expected results, and interpretations for each test. The tests can be used to differentiate bacterial species and determine their metabolic abilities.
This document provides information about staining microorganisms. It begins by defining what a stain is and explaining that different stains can differentiate between organism types or parts. It then discusses the history of stains and the structures and mechanisms of various dyes used in staining. The remainder of the document outlines different staining techniques such as simple stains, differential stains like Gram staining, and special stains for specific structures. It provides details on reagents, principles, and methods for common staining procedures.
Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) is used to isolate and cultivate fungi and yeasts from clinical specimens. It contains nutrients like dextrose and enzymatic digest of casein to support fungal growth, and antibiotics to inhibit bacteria. The document outlines the materials, composition, and procedure to prepare SDA media. Colonies are examined after incubation and typical morphologies can indicate fungal species present. However, SDA may not promote conidiation in some fungi and antimicrobials could inhibit some pathogens.
This document discusses Staphylococcus, including S. aureus. It describes the morphology and cultural characteristics of S. aureus, noting it is a gram-positive coccus that grows in clusters and produces golden yellow pigment on blood agar. S. aureus can cause a variety of infections through production of enzymes and toxins. Laboratory diagnosis involves gram staining, culturing, and coagulase testing of samples. Treatment often involves cephalosporins due to high resistance of S. aureus to penicillin.
This document discusses the laboratory diagnosis of Staphylococcus, including sample collection, direct smear microscopy, culture techniques, biochemical reactions, antibiotic sensitivity testing, and typing of Staphylococcus aureus. Appropriate samples are collected based on the site of infection and transported to the laboratory for analysis. Direct smear microscopy can identify Gram-positive cocci clusters. Culture techniques help isolate and identify Staphylococcus colonies based on morphology and biochemical reactions provide further characterization. Antibiotic sensitivity testing determines effective treatment options and typing methods like bacteriophage typing are used for epidemiological purposes.
This document provides information on laboratory diagnosis of parasitic infections. It discusses specimen collection and various examination techniques including microscopic examination of stool, blood, and biopsy samples. Wet mount examination, concentration methods, staining techniques, and culture methods are described to detect parasites, eggs, larvae, cysts or other structures. Examination of different specimens helps diagnose infections caused by protozoa, helminths, and other parasites. Serologic tests like indirect haemagglutination, fluorescent antibody, and indirect fluorescent antibody tests are also used for diagnosis of certain parasitic diseases.
photosynthesis in CAM plants and PhotorespirationEbenezerArhin4
This document discusses Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis in plants adapted to arid conditions. It describes the two-step CAM pathway where plants fix carbon dioxide at night through closed stomata and store it as malic acid. During the day, the stomata remain closed and the malic acid is broken down, releasing carbon dioxide for the Calvin cycle. Key features of the CAM pathway allow plants to photosynthesize while minimizing water loss through reduced transpiration. Examples of CAM plants include cacti, orchids, and pineapple.
This document discusses different methods for culturing anaerobic bacteria, including those that are strict anaerobes, microaerophiles, and facultative anaerobes. It describes fluid thioglycollate media and anaerobic jars, which use sodium thioglycollate or gas-generating pouches to remove oxygen from the environment. Candle jars are also mentioned, which use a candle flame to consume oxygen and produce carbon dioxide, suitable for microaerophilic bacteria. More advanced anaerobic chambers use palladium catalyst and a hydrogen gas mix to strictly maintain anaerobic conditions below 5 ppm of oxygen.
This document is a thesis project examining innovative biological phosphate and anaerobic digestion technology for waste treatment, energy generation, and phosphorus recovery. It includes an abstract, introduction covering topics like sewage, current bioremediation methods, anaerobic digestion processes, low temperature anaerobic digestion, bioreactor configurations, and the global phosphorus crisis. It also outlines the materials and methods, expected results sections, and planned discussion. The introduction provides background on anaerobic digestion and examines its application to low-temperature wastewater treatment.
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International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science (IRJES) is a leading international journal for publication of new ideas, the state of the art research results and fundamental advances in all aspects of Engineering and Science. IRJES is a open access, peer reviewed international journal with a primary objective to provide the academic community and industry for the submission of half of original research and applications
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can be found in almost every environment. They have basic prokaryotic morphology and can exist as single cells or in colonies. Cyanobacteria are cultivated through stock cultures in lab media or large-scale fermentation. They reproduce through cell division and form specialized cells called heterocysts and akinetes. Cyanobacteria play an important role in photosynthesis and the evolution of chloroplasts in eukaryotes.
This document summarizes pharmaceutical waste water treatment technologies. It begins with an overview of the types of waste generated from pharmaceutical industries and their environmental impacts. It then discusses various treatment parameters and processes used to treat this waste water, including:
1) Biological treatments like aerobic and anaerobic processes using activated sludge or membrane bioreactors.
2) Advanced treatments for recovery like membrane technologies, activated carbon, and membrane distillation.
3) Advanced oxidation processes like ozonation, Fenton's reaction, photocatalysis, and electrochemical oxidation.
4) Hybrid technologies that combine different treatment steps are effective for chemical synthesis and fermentation waste streams.
This document discusses types of anaerobic bacteria and methods for culturing anaerobes. It describes three types of anaerobes: obligate anaerobes that cannot grow in oxygen, aerotolerant anaerobes that can tolerate limited oxygen, and microaerophilic bacteria that require oxygen. It also outlines several methods for culturing anaerobes, including producing a vacuum, oxygen displacement using hydrogen or carbon dioxide gas, oxygen absorption using copper or reducing agents, and using anaerobic chambers or glove boxes. Specimen collection and transport are also addressed.
Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce oxygen and glucose. It occurs in two stages: the light-dependent reactions, which use energy from sunlight to produce ATP and NADPH, and the Calvin cycle, which uses ATP and NADPH to incorporate carbon from carbon dioxide into organic molecules to produce glucose. Some key aspects covered include the locations of these processes in the chloroplast, the roles of the light reactions and Calvin cycle, and alternative pathways such as C4 and CAM photosynthesis that some plants use to be more efficient. Vocabulary terms related to photosynthesis such as chloroplast, thylakoid, stroma, ATP, NADPH, and Calvin cycle are also
This document provides information about plant respiration. It begins with defining respiration as an intracellular process of oxidation that breaks down organic substances to produce energy in the form of ATP. The key steps of aerobic respiration are then summarized: glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport system. Glycolysis produces a small amount of ATP through partial oxidation of glucose. The Krebs cycle further oxidizes molecules to generate more ATP. During the electron transport system, ATP is extensively produced through oxidative phosphorylation as electrons are transferred through protein complexes. Anaerobic respiration is also discussed as an energy-producing process that occurs without oxygen.
This document discusses crop physiology and stress tolerance research conducted by Dr. Md. Tariqul Islam. It summarizes key plant processes like photosynthesis, transpiration, mineral absorption, and growth. It also describes different types of photosynthesis (C3, C4, CAM) and factors influencing photosynthesis like photorespiration. The document outlines common plant stresses and techniques used to measure growth parameters and analyze crop physiology experiments.
This document summarizes research conducted on fungal laccase expression at the University of Houston Downtown. The research involved isolating RNA from nine laccase-producing fungi species. RNA was extracted using an RNeasy kit. Concentrations were determined using a spectrophotometer. A GeneRacer kit was used to amplify laccase cDNA ends through rapid amplification of cDNA ends PCR. The plan was to clone and characterize expressed laccases. Fungal samples were grown in malt extract agar and induced with veratryl alcohol before RNA extraction. The extracted RNA was used in dephosphorylation, decapping, oligo ligation, and reverse transcription steps of the GeneRacer protocol to ampl
This document discusses C4 plants and their mechanism for carbon fixation. C4 plants have evolved a mechanism to fix carbon more efficiently than C3 plants in conditions like drought, heat, and low CO2/nitrogen levels. They concentrate CO2 around rubisco via a kranz anatomy structure to avoid photorespiration. The C4 mechanism involves converting phosphoenolpyruvate to oxaloacetate, then malate, transporting malate to bundle sheath cells where it is converted back to CO2 and pyruvate, regenerating phosphoenolpyruvate in a cyclic pathway. Major C4 plants include maize, sugarcane, millet, sorghum, and certain
- Anaerobic bacteria require oxygen-free conditions to grow as oxygen is often toxic to them. There are different types including strict anaerobes, microaerophiles, aerotolerant anaerobes, and facultative anaerobes.
- Oxygen toxicity occurs as it is used in respiration, producing reactive oxygen species that can damage enzymes and cell structures in anaerobic bacteria. Special culturing techniques are needed to exclude oxygen like using vacuum, inert gas displacement, or chemical oxygen absorbers.
- Common culturing methods include the McIntosh jar using hydrogen gas and a catalyst to remove oxygen, or automated systems like the Anoxomat. Special reduced media and culturing
This document summarizes a study that evaluated gas-liquid mass transfer and scale up of a biotransformation process from shake flasks to a 5 L stirred tank bioreactor. The study used a yeast isolate capable of converting benzaldehyde to l-phenyl acetyl carbinol (l-PAC) in both growth and biotransformation media. Experiments characterized gas holdup, power input, and mass transfer coefficient (KLa) for the media using different impeller combinations and operating parameters. Results were used to optimize conditions for maximal cell growth and l-PAC production in the bioreactor, which were then compared to shake flask studies. Correlations developed could predict mass transfer and be applied to scale up the process.
The document summarizes an experiment that exposed mice susceptible to atherosclerosis to different components of ultrafine particles (UFP) to evaluate their effects on oxidative stress. Mice were exposed to either the semi-volatile or non-volatile fraction of UFP for 8 weeks. Biomarkers of oxidative stress (glutathione, malondialdehyde, protein carbonyl) were measured in mice serum to determine if one fraction induced more stress. Results suggested the semi-volatile fraction containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons caused higher lipid peroxidation, supporting the hypothesis that these components influence oxidative stress more than non-volatile ones.
Led a team of four in the recently concluded Northeast section of the Ohio Water Environment Association. In the slides, It describes the alternatives and recommended solution to treat wastewater that has pharmaceuticals contaminants in it. My team cane second place in a total of seven teams
- Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen and energy in the form of glucose.
- Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells and algae that are the sites of photosynthesis. They contain chlorophyll, which absorbs light energy from the sun.
- The two main phases of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions, where light energy is absorbed and used to produce ATP and NADPH, and the light-independent reactions, where CO2 is fixed using the ATP and NADPH produced to make glucose or other organic compounds.
Lactate Acid Concentration During Hypoxia in Crabs InNicole Buck
This study measured lactate acid concentration in green crabs (Carcinus maenus) during periods of physical activity both in and out of water. The hypothesis was that lactate acid concentration would be highest when exercised out of water and would increase over time both in and out of water. Results showed a higher rate of lactic acid accumulation in crabs exercised out of water, indicating differences in anaerobic metabolism between air and water. However, there was not enough evidence to conclude one crab produced more lactate than the other. Future research should examine how the green crab's anaerobic metabolism compares to native species and is affected by environmental stressors.
Survey of aeration management in shrimp farmingAlberto Nunes
This document discusses aerated pond management for shrimp farming. It provides information on:
- The importance of adequate dissolved oxygen for shrimp health and survival, and the factors that influence oxygen levels in ponds.
- Common types of mechanical aerators used in aquaculture ponds, including paddlewheel aerators, propeller-aspirator pumps, and diffused-air systems.
- Key findings from a survey of 140 shrimp farms on their aeration practices, including typical pond sizes, aeration rates, species cultured, and aerator positioning strategies.
- How mechanical aeration is used to supplement natural oxygen levels, improve water quality, and increase pond production capacities.
yogurt as a milk product fermented by two bacterial strains: a lactic acid pr...Meenakshi Muthuswamy
yogurt as a milk product fermented by two bacterial strains: a lactic acid producing bacteria: Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophiles.
Dermatophytes are fungi that can infect the skin, hair, and nails. They require keratin to grow and cause various infections depending on the infected area. Common types include tinea corporis (ringworm on the trunk or limbs), tinea cruris (jock itch in the groin area), and tinea pedis (athlete's foot between the toes or on the feet). Risk factors for athlete's foot include walking barefoot in public places, sharing items with infected individuals, sweaty feet, and minor skin injuries. Symptoms include itching, burning, blisters, cracking skin, and discolored nails. Treatment involves antifungal creams, lotions, or oral medications. Se
Skim milk powder is produced by removing water from pasteurized skim milk through spray drying. The production process involves clarifying, standardizing, and applying heat treatment to the milk before evaporating and drying it into a powder. Skim milk powder is used in a variety of food applications and provides nutrients like protein, calcium, and vitamins A and D.
The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) is the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial agent that inhibits visible growth of a microorganism. MIC testing determines if a microbe is susceptible, resistant, or has intermediate resistance to an antibiotic. MIC is measured through agar or broth dilution methods by incubating microbes in solutions with increasing concentrations of an antibiotic and observing growth. The MIC provides guidance on effective antibiotic treatment strategies.
Monoclonal antibodies are produced through the hybridoma technology developed by Kohler and Milstein in 1975. This involves fusing B cells from an immunized animal with myeloma cells to produce hybridomas that secrete a single antibody specific to the target antigen. The antibodies can be screened and a clone selected to mass produce monoclonal antibodies that recognize a single epitope. Monoclonal antibodies have various applications including disease diagnosis, immunotherapy, and immunosuppression for organ transplants. While powerful tools, limitations include potential immunogenicity and high production costs.
This document discusses methylases, which are enzymes that add methyl groups to DNA. Specifically:
- Methylases transfer methyl groups from S-adenosylmethionine to adenine or cytosine bases within their recognition sequence on DNA. This methylation protects the DNA from restriction endonucleases.
- The methylase and restriction enzyme of a bacterial species together form the restriction-modification system, with the methylase protecting the host DNA.
- Methylases are of interest because methylation of some restriction enzyme recognition sites protects the DNA from being cleaved by that enzyme. This allows study of DNA isolated from strains expressing common methylases like Dam or Dcm.
Dot blotting involves spotting small amounts of protein samples onto a nitrocellulose or PVDF membrane. The membrane is then blocked and incubated with primary and secondary antibodies. Finally, it is imaged using a chemiluminescent substrate. Dot blotting allows for a quick assay to test antibody binding and determine the appropriate primary antibody concentration for Western blot. It has advantages over Western blot in being faster and less expensive.
Southern blotting is a technique used to detect specific DNA sequences in a DNA sample. It involves separating DNA fragments by size via gel electrophoresis, transferring them to a membrane, and using a labeled probe to identify the DNA fragment of interest through hybridization and autoradiography. Key steps include restriction enzyme digestion of DNA, gel electrophoresis, transferring fragments to a membrane, hybridizing with a probe, washing unbound probe, and detecting the bound probe fragment. This allows researchers to identify specific DNA sequences and analyze DNA samples.
Marine mussels secrete strong underwater adhesives called byssus threads to attach themselves to surfaces. The byssus threads are made of proteins like polyphenolic proteins and are produced when the mussel's foot encounters a surface. Scientists are studying blue mussel adhesive proteins to understand mussel adhesion and develop strong, water-resistant natural adhesives for applications like medicine. However, fully replicating the mussel's adhesive process has proven challenging.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of exercise on memory and thinking abilities in older adults. The study found that regular exercise can help reduce the decline in thinking abilities that often occurs with age. Older adults who exercised regularly performed better on cognitive tests and brain scans showed they had greater activity in important areas for memory and learning compared to less active peers.
Growth hormone is a peptide hormone synthesized in the somatotropic cells of the anterior pituitary gland. It stimulates growth, development, and regeneration. Human growth hormone is a 191 amino acid polypeptide that can be produced recombinantly in E. coli bacteria using recombinant DNA technology. This involves isolating the hGH gene, inserting it into a plasmid vector, and transforming E. coli to produce the hormone. Recombinant hGH is used to treat growth deficiencies and other conditions.
This document discusses media used for growing fungi. It describes potato dextrose agar used for growing isolated fungal strains and observing morphology. The ingredients for potato dextrose agar are listed as 1000ml water, 4g sliced and washed potatoes, 20g dextrose, 20g agar powder, with a final pH of 5.6±0.2 at 25°C. Corn meal agar and dichloran 18% glycerol agar are also described as media used to identify yeasts.
The document discusses the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019. It provides background information on coronaviruses, describing their structure, discovery, symptoms, and strains that infect humans. The outbreak has led to over 37,000 confirmed cases and 800 deaths as of early February 2020. The virus shares about 70% genetic similarity with SARS and is believed to have originated in bats. Prevention methods include proper handwashing, avoiding contact with infected people, and use of N95 masks. Indian pharmaceutical companies are supplying antiviral drugs to treat coronavirus infections if needed.
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
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A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
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3. McIntosh and Fildes’ anaerobic jar is an instrument used in Microbiology
laboratory, for the generation of anaerobic condition (anaerobiosis) to culture
obligates anaerobes such as Clostridium spp.
Anaerobiosis obtained by McIntosh and Fildes’ anaerobic jar is one of the excellent
and most widely used method for anaerobiosis but it requires costly special
apparatus and vacuum pump.
Availability of gas supply is another major drawback of this system.
Currently, it is being replaced by more convenient GasPak system.
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8. McIntosh and Fildes’ anaerobic jar works on the principle
of evacuation and replacement, where the air inside the
chamber is evacuated and replaced with mixture of
gases (consisting of 5%CO2, 10%H2 and 85%N2) .
It is practically impossible to evacuate all the air so some
amount of oxygen will still be left behind.
The residual oxygen left behind is converted to water
using Spongy palladium or platinum catalyst.
The catalyst acts as a catalyzing agent causing slow
combination of hydrogen and oxygen to form water.
Reduced methylene blue is generally used as indicator
(mixture of NaOH, methylene blue, and glucose).
It becomes colorless anaerobically but regains blue color
on exposure to oxygen.