Microbiology Answers

The food that we eat in the form of rice, corn flake and bread are products of photosynthesis. Justify

Explain some good microbiological practices

Explain the procedures for isolation of microorganisms from soil using selective and differential media...

What are some factors which can affect the results of fecalysis?

You discovered that a species of bacteria can break down StyrofoamTM (polystyrene) products due to an

enzyme it produces, polystyrenase. You wish to study the gene that codes for this enzyme.

Task 1: DNA Extraction

To begin work on the bacterium, you begin by extracting its genomic DNA (gDNA). What is the purpose of

the following procedures? Answer briefly but completely.

b. Adding RNase A and Proteinase K during extraction

Answer: __________________________________

c. Adding ethanol before recovering the DNA extract

Answer: __________________________________

Gram staining define

How should we go about isolating potential bacteria with antibiotic producing capabilities from the soil. and How would I confirm that your isolates are capable of producing antibiotics?

What is the circulatory system of a cattle and how its circulatory features help it for adaptations? (5)

What is the digestive system of a cattle and how it digestive features help it for adaptations? (5)

What is the skeletal system of a cattle and how its skeletal features contribute to its adaptations? (5)