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What will happen if a gram-positive bacteria is placed in distilled water and penicillin?
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What do Penicillin's do?
Penicillin is an antibiotic. Penicillin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as ear infections prescribed by doctors for bacterial infections in woundsDestroys the cell walls of the bacteria allowing the bacteria's cytoplasm to exit the cell as well as allowing water and ions to enter, causing apoptosis of the bacteria.
What would happen if a suspension of bacteria is placed in a distilled water with penicillin?
The penicillin would disrupt the cell walls of the bacteria, leading to cell lysis and death of the bacteria. This would result in a decrease in the population of bacteria in the suspension over time.
What does the drug penicillin do?
Penicillin is an antibiotic. Penicillin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as ear infections prescribed by doctors for bacterial infections in woundsDestroys the cell walls of the bacteria allowing the bacteria's cytoplasm to exit the cell as well as allowing water and ions to enter, causing apoptosis of the bacteria.
What illness is penicillin prescribed for?
Penicillin is prescribed for numerous illnesses. In general penicillin is used as an antibiotic to kill bacteria. Penicillin is used against bacteria that contain a cell wall that is considered "gram positive", which means the cell wall is comprised of a thick layer of peptidoglycan. Penicillin chemically prevents the linking of protein subunits in the cell wall which means the cell wall can not be assembled. Bacteria are very dependant on these cell walls to maintain osmotic pressure within the cell (primarily due to their small size). If it can not create and maintain this cell wall the bacteria fills with water and bursts, destroying the cell. While gram-negative bacteria do respond to a minor degree to this mechanism of action, it would be considered less appropriate to treat a gram-negative bacteria infection with penicillin due to the
Does bacteria grow quickly with potential hazardous foods with water activity .85 or higher?
Yes, bacteria can grow quickly in high water activity foods with a water activity of 0.85 or higher. This level of water activity creates a favorable environment for bacterial growth and can lead to food spoilage or foodborne illness if proper handling and storage practices are not followed.
Why might it be harmful to change the flow of water in the everglades?
Bacteria
What percent of bacteria will water kill?
Water can kill a significant percentage of bacteria depending on the type and concentration of bacteria present. While some bacteria can survive and even thrive in water, others may be effectively killed by exposure to water through processes like drowning, desiccation, or osmotic shock. Overall, water has the potential to reduce bacterial populations in an environment.
How did the precambrian animal change?
during the precrambrian era.....it was bacteria and water plants living
How do you dilute penicillin?
with 3.2 ml of water
Why is gram negative bacteria less susceptible to osmotic lysis?
Gram-negative bacteria have an outer membrane that acts as an additional barrier to protect them from osmotic lysis. This outer membrane contains lipopolysaccharides that make it more impermeable to certain substances, including antibiotics and detergents that could cause lysis. Additionally, gram-negative bacteria have a more complex cell wall structure that helps maintain their structural integrity under osmotic pressure.
Is still water in a pail a potential breeding places?
Yes. Many water-borne diseases exist and all you need is standing water for bacteria, viruses and other pathogens to grow and spread.
