Difference between revisions of "Culturing Micro-organisms"
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'''Culturing Micro-organisms''' is growing [[micro-organism]]s under controlled conditions to produce large numbers of them. | '''Culturing Micro-organisms''' is growing [[micro-organism]]s under controlled conditions to produce large numbers of them. | ||
===About Culturing Micro-organisms=== | ===About Culturing Micro-organisms=== | ||
: '''Culturing Micro-organisms''' is used to identify types of [[micro-organism]] when the initial sample has too few [[micro-organisms]] to test. | : '''Culturing Micro-organisms''' is used to identify types of [[micro-organism]] when the initial sample has too few [[micro-organisms]] to test. | ||
| − | : [[Micro-organisms]] are '''cultured''' on a [[culture medium]] which is a source of [[nutrient]]s and [[water]] that the [[micro-organisms]] need to [[growth|grow]] and [[reproduction|reproduce]]. | + | : [[Micro-organisms]] are '''cultured''' on a [[Culture Medium|culture medium]] which is a source of [[nutrient]]s and [[water]] that the [[micro-organisms]] need to [[growth|grow]] and [[reproduction|reproduce]]. |
| + | : When '''culturing micro-organisms''' the most important part is not allowing your [[Culture Medium|culture medium]] to be contaminated by other [[micro-organisms]]. To ensure this [[scientist]]s follow an [[Aseptic Technique|aseptic technique]]. | ||
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Revision as of 10:10, 11 November 2018
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Culturing Micro-organisms is growing micro-organisms under controlled conditions to produce large numbers of them.
About Culturing Micro-organisms
- Culturing Micro-organisms is used to identify types of micro-organism when the initial sample has too few micro-organisms to test.
- Micro-organisms are cultured on a culture medium which is a source of nutrients and water that the micro-organisms need to grow and reproduce.
- When culturing micro-organisms the most important part is not allowing your culture medium to be contaminated by other micro-organisms. To ensure this scientists follow an aseptic technique.