Microbiology practical 1
A flashcard set covering key concepts in bacterial growth media and Gram staining. Includes what grows on blood agar vs. MacConkey agar, and explains the structural differences and staining outcomes for Gram-positive (purple) and Gram-negative (pink) bacteria. Ideal for microbiology lab prep.
What will grow on the blood agar and the macconkey plate?
blood agar; anything will grow
macconkey plate; the bacteria must like bile/ bath salts
Key Terms
What will grow on the blood agar and the macconkey plate?
blood agar; anything will grow
macconkey plate; the bacteria must like bile/ bath salts...
For gram positive and negative explain the cell walls and the different colours
Gram +ve; cell wall appears thick and consists of numerous interconnecting layer of peptidoglycan
colour is purple
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What will grow on the blood agar and the macconkey plate? | blood agar; anything will grow macconkey plate; the bacteria must like bile/ bath salts |
For gram positive and negative explain the cell walls and the different colours | Gram +ve; cell wall appears thick and consists of numerous interconnecting layer of peptidoglycan |