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1.)Microbiology Lecture- In 137 words or more using 2 references, please respond to the following question: Microbes grow under optimal conditions of pH, temperature, and nutrients depending on the species’ metabolic requirements and adaptive responses. Some species have very strict and narrow growth conditions whereas others can grow in a wider range of stringency.
For this discussion assignment, select a fungal, helminth, or parasitic species of your choice and prepare an initial post describing the optimal growth conditions, location, and unique characteristics which helps the microbe adapt to this niche. Include images if possible.
Is there any therapeutic application for this microbe in healthcare?
2.)Microbiology Lab – In 137 words or more using 2 references, please respond to the following question:
I am looking for a detailed and well presented answer. Organize your work and think through the information. Make sure it is in your own words. You are expected to research the information. make sure to include your references.
What is the catalase test? Coagulase test?
What does it mean to be:
Catalase +
Catalase –
Coagulase +
Coagulase –
When working with an unknown that may be Staphylococcus (but you are not sure), how can the two tests help?
Give step by step detail of how to determine you are dealing with Staphylococcus and not an organism such as Streptococcus (next week topic).