Isolating Bacteria from a Mixture

bacillus subtilis (rods)

Carolina Labsheetsâ„¢ In this lab, students are introduced to a basic technique used in the study of bacteria: isolating a single species of bacterium from a mixture. Environmental surfaces are often sampled and the samples streaked on plates to isolate bacteria. In this activity, students practice the technique by using a mixture of bacteria of […]

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