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Which method of Bacterial Streaking is considered the best and most effective?

While performing Bacterial streaking several methods can be opted like Quadrant, T-method, Continuous, Zigzag etc. Which technique among them is the best and most efficient in obtaining pure cultures.

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At what OD is the Bacterial Growth in a culture measured, and what if the values are greater than 1?

I have to estimate the growth of my bacterial cultures spectrophotometrically and I read articles of measurement at an OD of 600nm. Also what to do if the values exceed 1. What is the proper...

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What does negative readings in spectrophotometer denote. Was testing TSS content of bacterial cultures?

I was performing estimation of Total Soluble Sugar content in bacterial cultures by Anthrone method. Out of 9 samples, only one sample showed positive reading while others had a negative reading...

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Does age of a bacterial culture have an impact on its DNA isolation?

Generally for bacterial DNA isolation we use a fresh culture of 2-5 days old. But if we use an older culture say 10-15 days old will it have any impact on the DNA content and the DNA isolation...

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What concentration of Nystatin should be used in Nutrient Agar medium?

I'm isolating bacterial from soil on Nutrient Agar media but after 4-5 days I see fungal growth start in the plates. I read about use of Nystatin to prevent fungal growth. How much quantity or...

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Can 50% glycerol slant be used for storage of Bacterial cultures at -20 C

I do not have -80 C refrigerator for storage of my bacterial cultures. Can they be stored in -20C refrigerators in 50% glycerol slants.

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