Students learn about the study the effects and efficacy of six commercial antibiotics on bacteria.
- Kit Includes a Test Common in Clinical Microbiology Labs
- Non-Pathogenic Microorganisms
- Students See Antibiotic Resistance in Action
- Purpose for Students: to Understand How Antibiotics Function
- Instructions Included
Observing the effects of six different antibiotics on gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria gives students a clearer understanding of how antibiotics fight off infection.
The commercial antibiotics included are chloromycetin, erythromycin, novobiocin, penicillin G, streptomycin, and tetracycline. The kit includes tube cultures of Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, and instructions.
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Caution: Caution Information: While the organisms in this activity are non-pathogenic, Ward’s recommends that you utilize proper aseptic technique when handling all microorganisms.
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