Bacteria‚ such as Vibrio natriegens‚ are single cellular‚ microscopic microorganisms. Bacteria grow by cell division‚ mainly by a process called binary fission‚ where two cells arise from one single cell (Madigan et al.‚ 2015). In bacteria such as Vibrio natriegens‚ who are curved-rod shaped microorganisms‚ they elongate to almost twice their own size and form a dividing wall in which splits the single cell into two daughter cells (Madigan et al.‚ 2015). There are four phases to bacterial cell growth:
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Effectiveness on Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria. INTRODUCTION: Bacteria are microbial organisms which are present in various environments. Many bacteria are good and help humans synthesize materials and assist in biological processes‚ such as digestion. However‚ some bacteria can cause harmful diseases. When harmful bacteria infects the body‚ people take antibiotics in order to suppress bacteria. Different antibiotics have different ways they suppress bacteria‚ and the efficacy of antibiotics depends
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Bacteria: a benefit or a hazard? Bacteria is something we are all reminded of on a daily basis by merely switching on our televisions where we are bombarded with advertisements for both ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria. Contrary to the view of the past when only so-called ‘bad’ bacteria was ever talked about‚ so what has changed? This essay will address the facts about bacteria including methods used in identifying bacteria as well as looking at specific examples of how they can be both helpful and harmful
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Soil FRQ A) One chemical soil test we could do is a pH level test so we are able to tell what crops can grow in what areas. Other chemical tests include salinity‚ organic content (humus)‚ or the iron exchange capacity. One Physical Soil test we can do is pick up a handful of it and rub it together with our fingers to tell if it’s a soil heavy in clay‚ silt‚ or sand. Other physical tests include water-holding capacity porosity‚ moisture content‚ soil structure‚ or color. By completing these tests
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Yannelly De Leon General Intent vs. Specific Intent “Intent: A determination to perform a particular act or to act in a particular manner for a specific reason; an aim or design; a resolution to use a certain means to reach an end.” [1] The difference between General Intent vs. Specific Intent is when the defendant commits a crime with a specific end in mind and general intent is when a defendant commits a crime with no specific result in mind. General intent crime includes but is not limited
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Effects of Different Antibiotics on Bacteria Because of their small size‚ rapid rate of reproduction‚ and relatively simple structure‚ bacteria are excellent subjects for laboratory studies. This investigation will introduce you to techniques of microbiology that will be of use to you throughout your biological work. Procedure 1. Heat the test tubes of sterile agar medium in the water bath until the agar melts. 2. Remove the test tubes from the water bath. Let them cool enough to hold in your
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Flesh-eating bacteria strikes in Florida On June 16th‚ 26 year-old Cason Yeager went for a swim in Florida in Hernando County and later died from contracting the flesh-eating bacteria‚ Vibrio Vulnificus. This bacteria can be found worldwide‚ most particularly in the warm coastal regions but there have been reports in other parts of the world in non-warm waters. According to the CDC in 2013‚ the case count of the vibrio vulnificus was 104 in thirteen states with six hospitalizations. No deaths‚ but
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undertake‚ particularly for a group of students with nothing but a shovel. The soil here is hard and compact‚ full of pebbles and lava rocks. Attempting to dig a pit would have been toilsome and ultimately fruitless. Fortunately‚ while on a fieldtrip‚ my classmates and I came upon an archaeological dig site. It was basically a big pit‚ about five feet deep‚ that was perfect for our observations. There were obvious changes in the soil through the different levels‚ and the archaeologist on location provided
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Soil degradation refers to the decline in quantity and quality of soil. Degradation of soil is done by erosion (wind and water)‚ biological degradation‚ physical degradation (referring to the over loss of structure and changes in permeability) and chemical degradation‚ this refers to acidification‚ declining fertility‚ changes in pH levels‚ salinization and chemical toxicity. Soil degradation affects not only the environment but also the economy as well as people. The effect that soil degradation
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smear. I placed a drop of water in middle of the slide‚ then put in small amount of E. coli and mixed well. The slide was allowed to air dry. When it was completely dry‚ I passed the slide over the flame for 3 times to fix the cells to the slide. For the staining part‚ I put a drop of methylene blue onto the smear for 30 second‚ rinsed with water‚ blotted dry and observed the slide using oil immersion. Gram Stain For comparison purpose‚ I used two bacteria for this experiment. They
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