ABSTRACT

In todays world of ever evolving genetic mutations the incidence of drug resistant forms of microorganisms are on the rise. The importance of identifying these pathogens and their related epidemiology has become increasingly more important. The purpose of this study was to identify an unknown bacterium in a controlled laboratory environment over a 5 week period. Utilizing a variety of differential testing and staining methods learned in the microbiology course, students were to determine the identity of an assigned unknown organism. Observations were made and recorded each week to narrow down the scope of identification. Data has been presented in the tables, charts and drawings herein and reflect the results of microscopic observations as well as the differential tests results on various agars and broth cultures. Although all tests were not conclusive, the unknown organism labeled Unknown #11 was found to be a member of the family Enterobacteriacea and Genus......

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Title: Identification Of Unknown Bacterium #11
Approximate Word Count: 1262
Approximate Pages: 6 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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