Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
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ISBN: 9781118743164
Author: Jacquelyn G. Black, Laura J. Black
Publisher: WILEY
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a.

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To describe: The reason why swan neck kept the broth sterile.

Introduction: Microbiology is a branch of science that deals with the study of microorganisms that are invisible to the naked eye. The microbiology studies about both the disease causing microbes and beneficiary microbes, about their cell biology, morphology, and methods to identify, diagnose, and to culture them. The study of microbiology includes parasitology, mycology, and virology.

b.

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To describe: The result of the broth after it is cooled.

c.

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To describe: The result of the broth when the bottle is tipped to contact with the dust.

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