OCR PAG 7: Microbiology Techniques

Abstract:

Investigate the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents on the growth of a bacterial lawn.

Hints & Tips:

- Growing bacteria in anaerobic conditions will favour the growth of anaerobic bacteria.  To avoid this use vented Petri dishes and only secure with tape following incubation. 

- Following incubation learners must not remove the lids to the Petri dishes. 

- Advise students not to seal the lid all the way around as this creates anaerobic conditions. 

- 1% Virkon solution is particularly effective for swabbing benches before and after practical work. 

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