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What is the primary reason why physical characteristics are not useful for identifying microorganisms?
What is the primary reason why physical characteristics are not useful for identifying microorganisms?
Which environment is suitable for culturing unknown pathogenic bacteria that require a lack of oxygen?
Which environment is suitable for culturing unknown pathogenic bacteria that require a lack of oxygen?
What type of media would be best for isolating and identifying unknown pathogenic bacteria?
What type of media would be best for isolating and identifying unknown pathogenic bacteria?
What is a common challenge when differentiating between E. coli and Salmonella spp. using Gram staining?
What is a common challenge when differentiating between E. coli and Salmonella spp. using Gram staining?
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Which method is best utilized for identifying the genus and species of isolated bacterial colonies?
Which method is best utilized for identifying the genus and species of isolated bacterial colonies?
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Which of the following enzymes is involved in the degradation of lipids?
Which of the following enzymes is involved in the degradation of lipids?
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What does a positive test for sugar fermentation indicate about an organism?
What does a positive test for sugar fermentation indicate about an organism?
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What is the significance of the Methyl red (MR) test result being positive?
What is the significance of the Methyl red (MR) test result being positive?
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Which biochemical characteristic is typically not tested using Bergey's manual?
Which biochemical characteristic is typically not tested using Bergey's manual?
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What structural component do Gram-positive organisms have that is essential for the Gram stain?
What structural component do Gram-positive organisms have that is essential for the Gram stain?
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Which of the following biochemical tests is used for detecting nitrate reduction?
Which of the following biochemical tests is used for detecting nitrate reduction?
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If an organism tests negative for lipase, which of the following can be inferred?
If an organism tests negative for lipase, which of the following can be inferred?
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What can be concluded if an organism is positive for both the Vogus Proskauer (VP) and Methyl red (MR) tests?
What can be concluded if an organism is positive for both the Vogus Proskauer (VP) and Methyl red (MR) tests?
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Which biochemical test is indicated as a negative result?
Which biochemical test is indicated as a negative result?
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What is the correct type of Bergey’s Manual edition recommended for usage?
What is the correct type of Bergey’s Manual edition recommended for usage?
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Which of the following media is utilized to assess motility?
Which of the following media is utilized to assess motility?
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What is a defining characteristic of Gram-positive rods as indicated in the content?
What is a defining characteristic of Gram-positive rods as indicated in the content?
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Which test result indicates the presence of indole production?
Which test result indicates the presence of indole production?
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What is the processing cost associated with the test system described?
What is the processing cost associated with the test system described?
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Which of these results reflects a positive test for sugar fermentation using phenol red glucose?
Which of these results reflects a positive test for sugar fermentation using phenol red glucose?
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What is the primary purpose of filling out the data tables before consulting Bergey’s Manual?
What is the primary purpose of filling out the data tables before consulting Bergey’s Manual?
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Study Notes
Lab Procedures: Differential Tests 2
- Work as a table group
- Label all tubes/plates/racks
- Do not tighten caps on inoculated tubes
Labeling Tubes
- Use white masking tape to label each tube
- Include table symbol, section time, test abbreviation, species name
- Example: MW11:50 MRVP E.coli
Today's Inoculation (Additional Notes)
- Work as a table
- Label tubes, plates, and racks
- Leave caps loose on inoculated tubes
- Another group member will pick up the Gelatin hydrolysis stab from the table and incubate at room temperature.
- Combine all tubes into one rack and label
- Tape together five plates and label
- Place inoculated materials into the 37°C incubator for 16 hours.
Biochemical Tests (2nd page)
- Bacterial identification needs to utilize multiple tests
- Includes gelatin hydrolysis stab, catalase tests, nitrate reduction, DNA hydrolysis, lipid hydrolysis, blood agar, oxidase tests, and others (as listed in the document).
Unknown Pathogenic Bacteria (3rd page)
- Growth considerations during isolation & identification: media type, nutrients, incubation temperature, oxygen conditions, pH, salt.
- Isolate colonies as pure cultures
- Identify genus & species of microorganisms
Identification of Physical Characteristics (3rd page)
- Microorganisms are often identified by physical characteristics like shape and gram reactions before using more complex biochemical tests.
- Various staining techniques are used to identify bacterial morphology:
- Simple Stain (cell shape)
- Gram Stain (peptidoglycan content, gram + or gram -)
- Capsule Stain (capsule presence/absence)
- Endospore Stain (endospore presence/absence)
- Acid Fast Stain (presence of mycolic acid).
Identification, Biochemical Characteristics (4th page)
- Utilize biochemical tests to determine if the tested organisms have the appropriate enzymes to metabolize specific molecules
- Tests to look for are:
- Degradation enzymes (Catalase, Urease, Lipase).
- Sugar fermentation (Mannitol, Lactose, Glucose)
- Nitrate reductase
- Tryptophanase
- Phenylalanine deaminase
- Citrate as sole carbon source
- Malonate as sole carbon source
- Fermentation end products (Methyl red, Voges-Proskauer)
- Results of tests are analyzed to determine the identity of the unknown organism
Results of Biochemical RXN (4th page)
- Results are recorded and used to aid in the identification process
- Examples of tests used include catalase (POS), urea (NEG), phenol red lactose (POS), and others.
- Interpretation is key to determining usefulness of a test to further identify the organism.
Bergey's Manual (5th page)
- Use the "Determinative" edition, not the systematic one
- Complete data tables first.
- Create flowcharts using PowerPoint
- Include a minimum of 7 tests for flowcharts.
- Submit flowcharts and tables properly for grading purposes.
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This quiz focuses on the lab procedures for conducting differential tests and biochemical tests for bacterial identification. Emphasizing the importance of proper labeling and handling of samples, it highlights various tests such as gelatin hydrolysis, catalase, and nitrate reduction. Understand the protocols to ensure accurate and safe experimentation.
