STRAIGHTERLINE Microbiology BIO 250L Lab 5 Microbial Nutrition 2022 COMPLETE LAB WORKSHEET

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1. Why was cow manure used as a potential source of starch degrading bacteria?” Because it contains amylase which is an enzyme that breaks down starch into smaller molecules. Cow manure is used be... cause of the high starch content and amylase which is responsible for degrading starch. “2. What are some other potential sources for starch degrading bacteria?” Starch degrading bacteria are mainly important for industries that have fermentation, textile, paper and also food. “3. What component makes the starch agar selective for amylase degrading bacteria?” Starch agar is a medium that tests the ability for an organism to produce a certain exoenzymes, which includes amylase and others that hydrolyze the starch. “4. Why were each of the following steps performed in this experiment?” “a. Serial dilution [Show More]

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