Measurements are very important in scientific work. Reagents are prepared by dissolving specified quantities in the specified solvent. The specified quantities to be dissolved are obtained by weighing out. The accuracy of measurements enables the scientist to obtain the desired concentration of.the reagent for the work he intends to do with it. Some Experiments are … Read more
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