Question - Biochemical Tests
Using the Internet, research about biochemical tests. Based on your research and readings, respond to the following:
Why is it important to have a pure culture and not a mixed culture when performing biochemical tests?
How does culturing an organism on several different types of media can help identify an organism in a relatively short period of time?
What is the technique used to isolate pure cultures from a specimen that contains mixed flora? Describe the technique.
What are the characteristics by which bacterial colonies may be distinguished? Describe at least four such characteristics.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.