Auxotrophy and Replica Plating Technique

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What is the direction of antibiotic diffusion in the given system?

No diffusion occurs

From high to low concentration

From low to high concentration (correct)

Randomly in all directions

What kind of concentration gradient is formed in the bottom layer?

Gradient of low to high antibiotic concentration (correct)

Gradient of high to low antibiotic concentration

Uniform concentration of antibiotic

No concentration gradient

In which direction do the antibiotics move?

In a circular motion

From bottom layer to top layer

They do not move

From top layer to bottom layer (correct)

What is the result of antibiotic diffusion in the system?

A gradient of antibiotic concentration from low to high Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the replica plating technique?

To isolate and identify both auxotrophic and drug-resistant mutants Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the antibiotic concentration in the bottom layer?

It increases gradually Signup and view all the answers

What type of plates are used in the gradient plate technique?

Petri plates with a continuous gradient of concentrations Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the gradient plate technique?

A continuous gradient of concentrations from one side to the other Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using the replica plating technique?

It allows for the simultaneous isolation and identification of both auxotrophic and drug-resistant mutants Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating a gradient of concentrations in the gradient plate technique?

To allow for the selection of mutants with specific growth requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using the Replica Plating Technique?

To differentiate between auxotrophic and prototrophic mutants Signup and view all the answers

What type of mutants can be detected using the Replica Plating Technique?

Auxotrophic mutants Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of an auxotroph that the Replica Plating Technique exploits?

Dependence on a specific nutrient Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of replica plating an auxotroph on a medium lacking the required nutrient?

The auxotroph does not grow Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using the Replica Plating Technique in detecting auxotrophic mutants?

It allows for simultaneous testing of multiple mutants Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the antibiotic-impregnated disk on agar previously inoculated with the test bacterium?

It absorbs moisture and releases the antibiotic Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the disk in the disc diffusion method?

To diffuse antibiotic radially outward through the agar Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the antibiotic diffusing radially outward through the agar?

An antibiotic concentration gradient is produced Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the agar medium in the disc diffusion method?

It is a porous medium that allows antibiotic diffusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of moisture in the disc diffusion method?

It facilitates antibiotic diffusion Signup and view all the answers

What occurs around an antibiotic disk after incubation if the agent inhibits bacterial growth?

A transparent zone forms Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication of the formation of a clear zone around an antibiotic disk?

The antibiotic inhibits bacterial growth Signup and view all the answers

What happens to bacterial growth when an antibiotic disk is placed in the incubation medium?

It is inhibited in the area around the disk Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of an antibiotic agent's ability to inhibit bacterial growth in the incubation medium?

A clear zone forms around the disk Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the clear zone formed around an antibiotic disk?

It indicates the antibiotic's effectiveness against bacterial growth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Replica Plating Technique

Used to detect auxotrophic mutants
Antibiotic in the top layer diffuses into the bottom layer, creating a gradient of antibiotic concentration from low to high
Enables the detection of auxotrophic mutants through growth comparison between auxotroph and prototroph

Gradient Plate Technique

Uses Petri plates with a continuous gradient of concentrations from one side to the other
Allows for the isolation and identification of auxotrophic mutants

Disc Diffusion Method

Based on the principle that antibiotic-impregnated disk picks up moisture and the antibiotic diffuses radially outward through the agar medium
Produces an antibiotic concentration gradient in the agar medium
Forms a clear zone or ring around the antibiotic disk after incubation if the agent inhibits bacterial growth
Used to identify antibiotic-resistant mutants

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Learn about auxotrophic mutants and how replica plating technique is used to detect them. Understand the concept of auxotrophy and its importance in genetics and microbiology.