Microbiological assay of vitamins is a biological assay method performed with the help of microorganisms. Vitamins and amino acids are the essential components for the growth of microorganisms. The basis of this assay is to measu…
An antibiotic is a medical preparation, containing a sufficient amount of chemical entity that is caused to produce naturally (by a microorganism) or artificially (semi-synthetic way) and that possesses the inherent ability to ei…
Atmospheric gases namely oxygen and carbon dioxide are the main sources for microbial growth. Oxygen has a more significant effect on microbial growth. Dust particles in the outside air are the main carriers for soil organisms li…
Laminar airflow is an enclosed bench cabinet. It is designed to prevent contamination of biological samples or any particle-sensitive materials. Principle: The air is passed through a HEPA filter which removes all airborne c…
Antimicrobial agents are the agents that are used to prevent infections by killing or preventing the growth of living organisms. They are of various types like antibacterial, antifungal, antiprotozoan, antihelminthic, etc. As per…
Disinfectants are used to remove the germs and other contaminants on the surfaces of the area. They are used daily for cleaning homes, laboratories as well as food preparation areas. Hence, it is required to select the proper dis…
They are the agents that cause destruction or inhibition of the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi on living surfaces such as skin and mucous membranes. In the 19th century, the discovery and developmen…
Sterilization Disinfection 1. It is the method of complete removal of microorganisms. 1. It only reduces the number of microorganisms without killing them. 2. It requires …
Disinfectants are chemical agents used to kill microorganisms (except spores, viruses, and prions) on inanimate objects (the things that are not alive) such as instruments and surfaces using physical or chemical processes. Howe…