Practices for handling, cleaning, decontamination, and disposal in a microbiology lab are essential for maintaining a safe working environment. Adhering to proper procedures protects lab personnel and prevents contamination, ensuring Read More …
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Uses and mode of action of antiseptics and disinfectants
Antiseptic Definition: An antiseptic is a chemical agent applied to living tissues (such as skin and mucous membranes) to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction. Antiseptics work by Read More …
Sterilization method
Definition Sterilization describes a process that destroys or eliminates all forms of microbial life and is carried out in health-care facilities by physical or chemical methods. Disinfection: Disinfection describes a Read More …
Growth and nutrition of microbes
Microbial growth is a fundamental biological process involving increased cell numbers. This growth occurs primarily through binary fission, where a single cell divides into two identical daughter cells. Understanding microbial Read More …
General Characteristics of Bacteria
General Characteristics of Bacteria Cell Structure: Bacteria are prokaryotic organisms lacking membrane-bound nuclei and organelles. They have a simple structure with a cell wall made of peptidoglycan. Shape: Common shapes Read More …