Microbiology LAB Week 1

MICROBIOLOGY LAB

What is Aseptic Technique?

Strategies used to prevent contamination

What is a Bunsen Burner?

Used to flame tubes and tools

How Many Forms of Media Are There?

4

Name the Forms of Media

Broth

Plate

Slant

Deep

What is Broth?

Liquid in a tube

Name Advantages of Broth

Easy to transport

Low contamination

Fast growth (Up to 48 hours)

Name Disadvantages of Broth

No isolation

No sustain growth

What is Plate?

Solid on a plate

Name Advantages of Plate

Isolation

Slow sustained growth

Name Disadvantages of Plate

High contamination

It can dry out

Difficult to transport

What is Slant?

Solid in a tube (In a slant position)

Name Advantages of Slant

Low contamination

Easy to transport

Slow sustained growth

Name Disadvantages of Slant

No isolation

What is Deep?

Solid in a tube (In a flat position)

What is Deep Used for?

Cultural orgs that prefer low oxygen (O2)

Detect motility