The Effects Of Antibiotics On Bacterial Growth

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the bacteria that
have a rodlike shape are known as bacilli; corkscrew shaped bacteria are
spirilla; and filamentous is the term for bacteria with a threadlike appearance.

Hans Christian Joachim Gram, a Danish microbiologist, developed a method
for distinguishing bacteria by their different reaction to a stain. The
process of applying Gram’s stain is as follows: the bacteria are stained with a
violet dye and treated with Gram’s solution (1 part iodine, 2 parts potassium
iodide, and 300 parts water). Ethyl alcohol is then applied to the medium; the
bacteria will either preserve the blue color of the original dye or they will
obtain a red hue. The blue colored bacteria are gram-positive; the red bacteria
are identified as gram-negative.

Bacteria contain DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) just like all cells.
However, in bacteria the DNA is arranged in a circular fashion rather than in
strands. Bacteria also contain ribosomes which, like in eukaryotic cells,
provide for protein ...

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found in
milk and dairy products as well as on dust particles.

Bacillus Cereus are a spore forming type of bacteria. They are gram-
positive and contain rods. Due to the fact that this bacteria is known to
survive cooking, it is a common cause of food poisoning and diarrhea.

Seratia Marscens a usually anaerobic bacteria which contains gram-
negative rods. This bacteria feeds on decaying plant and animal material. S.
marscens are found in water, soil, milk, foods, and certain insects.

In spite of the fact that bacteria are harmful to the body, certain
measures can be taken in order to inhibit their growth and reproduction. The
most common form of bacteria fighting medicines ...

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