Answer to Question #251860 in Cell Biology for Astrid

Question

In a class experiment, you were asked to prepare and mount cell from bacterial culture, from the inner lining of your cheek, and from a bean leaf. By accident you got your specimens mixed up before you had the chance to label them. How would you be able to identify each positively?

Answer 1

Bacteria are a large and ubiquitous group of unicellular microorganisms. They are typically a few micrometers in diameters, and can have a variety of shapes, ranging from spheres to rods and spirals. Because of their ubiquity, size, and fast growth rates, bacteria, along with yeasts and molds, are the most commonly encountered biological contaminants in cell culture