Microbial Nutrition: Activities and Importance

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List the nutritional activities of microorganisms

Decomposition. Nitrogen fixation. Fermentation. Symbiotic relationship. Bioremediation. Production of vitamins and other nutrients. Bioconversion. Food spoilage and preservation

What are serological test

They are laboratory test used to measure abs detect the presence of antigens antibodies and other immune responses in a sample typically blood serum

What are the the types of serological tests

Antibody test; to detect antibodies produced in response to an infection (ELISA, western blot). Antigen test: to detect antigens that are related to pathogens. Immunodiffusion test: to quantify and qualify the presence of protein based of their diffusion in a gel.

Complex fixation and hemagglutination tests

<p>Complex fixation: to detect specific antibodies based on their ability to fix complement in the presence of an antigen Hemagglutination : to detect antibodies that would prevent agglutination of red blood cells by viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the application

<ol> <li>To diagnose infectious diseases eg HIV syphilis. 2. To identify autoimmune disease such as lupus. 3. To identify blood groups in transfusion medicine. 4. To access immune response to vaccine</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the advantages

<ol> <li>It is sensitive and specific to certain disease diseases. 2. It gives rapid responses or results. 3. it is minimally invasive.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers