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Culturing Microorganisms

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Growing Microorganisms

Cultures of microorganisms (microorganisms grown in a lab) can be used to investigate the effects of antibiotics and disinfectants, which both kill bacteria. Microorganisms can be grown in two mediums (materials) that contain everything that bacteria need to survive.

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Agar gel plate

  • Microorganisms can be grown as colonies on an agar gel plate.
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Nutrient broth

  • Microorganisms can be grown within a solution of a nutrient broth.
  • This contains carbohydrates as an energy source, minerals and sometimes other chemicals.

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1.1What's in Cells?

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2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

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2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

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