Description
Intermediate—Easy to perform; requires some basic training in microbiology.
For a class of 30. Introduces students to the use of biochemical characteristics for differentiating 4 closely related bacteria. Using their collected data, students then identify 1 of these bacteria labeled as an unknown. Citrate utilization, hydrogen sulfide production, butanediol fermentation, and mixed acid fermentation tests are conducted. Tests are completed in 5 days.
Note:Keep bacteria cultures and agar at room temperature; do not incubate or refrigerate. Keep agar and reagents at room temperature.
** Kit and perishable components will ship separately and may arrive on different days.
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