Microorganisms are too small that they cannot be seen with an unaided eye. They can only be viewed with the aid of a microscope. Many features of interest in biological systems are too small to be seen without the aid of a microscope. All laboratory users therefore must be familiar with the operations of the … Read more
Many, microorganisms can be cultured either in liquid or on agar based solid medium. A culture is a collection of microbial cells growing in or on a medium. A culture medium may be defined in general as any material which supports the growth/replication of microorganisms. In Microbiology, a media is a solid or liquid preparation … Read more
Laboratory practicals in microbiology deal with experimentations and research, isolation and identification of the various microbes and parasites that may be present in collected samples and/or specimens. Knowledge and theory in biology originated from practical observation and experiment. Even when theoretical principles have been well taught, the practical aspects of microbiology should neither be ignored … Read more