What is sterilization? Give specific examples of media which are sterilized by the following methods: A. Boiling or heating only B. Autoclave using steam under pressure. C. Inspissator

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Q: Why is resazurin a useful media additive for the study of anaerobes?

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Q: Which type(s) of medium would be used in each scenario?a. isolating the growth of Streptococcus…

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Q: What is the difference between defined media and complex media?

A: media is a solution in which is rich in nutrients.  it is very suitable for the growth of microbes…

Q: In an epoxidation lab, why is it important to continue stirring vigorously in order to get a good…

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Q: Compare, contrast, and differentiate between medical and surgical asepsis. Which one is the best…

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Q: What are high level disinfectants? What is an example of one? What is the method of action and the…

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Q: What medium is this? What is the result in tube at left? In second tube? What does it tell you about…

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Q: What is the hydrodynamic stress of bioreactors when there are cell cultures?

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Q: Compare and contrast use dilution and disk diffusion methods of evaluating disinfectants. Please…

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Q: Define the following termonologies in brief  1.Cellular Permeability  2.Fluorescence in situ…

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Q: Describe and give the principle of autoclave, Hot Air Oven and a Hot Plate used for sterilization in…

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