Mutation TYPES OF MUTATION There are broadly two types of mutations: 1. Point mutation 2. Multisite mutations 1. Point mutation Point mutation may occur by (i) Base pair substitution (ii) Frame shift mutations (i) Base pair substitution A single base pair has been substituted for another
Read MoreIdentification of Bacteria is done by various Staining Techniques like Simple staining, Negative staining, Impregnation staining, Differential staining, Acid-fast staining
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As name indicates these technique imparts different colour to different bacteria or bacterial structure. It allows us to differentiate between different kinds of bacterial cells or different parts of a bacterial cell. Differential stain technique includes the following technique:- 1. Gram staining 2. Acid Fast staining/Zeihl-Neelsen
Read MoreImmunity is a resistance against any disease/ foreign antigen/microorganism exhibited by host. It may be innate or acquired.
Read MoreVarious type of Staining techniques in Microbiology S. NO. Staining technique Dye Application 1. Simple Staining Methylene blue/ basic Fuchsin Impart same colors to all bacteria 2. Negative Staining India Ink/ Nigrosin Demonstration of bacterail capsules 3. Impregnation method Siver Demonstration of bacterial flagella & Spirochaetes
Read MoreLeprosy is a chronic bacterial disease and it is caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy was first observed by Hansen in 1868 so also known as Hansen disease. It mainly affects the skin, eyes, nose and peripheral nerves. It is a gram-positive acid-fast bacteria for which 5%
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Virus: Structure, Replication, Cultivation: Microbiology-Pharmacy Notes for D.pharm, B.pharmacy, M.Pharmacy, GPAT, DI, NIPER etc
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Gene transfer in Bacteria: Transformation, Transduction, Lysogenic coversion, Conjugation
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Bacterial Growth Curve, lag phase, log Phase, Stationary Phase, Decline Phase, Generation time, Total count & Viable count of Bacteria
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