Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (12th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605203
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 56, Problem 3CT
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To analyze:
The effect of heat produced by the lights on the growth of bacteria in the Winogradsky column.
Introduction:
Winogradsky column is a device used for culturing diverse microorganisms. It illustrates how different species of microorganisms perform their roles and how one organism enables the growth of others. The column containing pond mud, water, and different gradients are kept under sunlight for months.
As a result, the growth of different species of microorganisms is found inside the column and they include desulfovibro, chromatium, and other species of bacteria, cyanobacteria, and algae.
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