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BeginningEasy to perform; requires no experience in microbiology.
Kit demonstrates the production of 2 antibiotics: penicillin by a fungus and streptomycin by a bacterium. The inhibitory effect of these antibiotics on the growth of a Gram-positive bacterium and a Gram-negative bacterium are observed.
BeginningEasy to perform; requires no experience in microbiology.
For a class of 30. Kit demonstrates the production of 2 antibiotics: penicillin by a fungus and streptomycin by a bacterium. The inhibitory effect of these antibiotics on the growth of a Gram-positive bacterium and a Gram-negative bacterium are observed. Students can visualize the interrelationships of these microbes and understand how humankind has used microbes to produce our antibiotics. Requires 6 to 9 days from setup to completion.
** Kit and perishable components will ship separately and may arrive on different days.
Components | Qty | Included? |
---|---|---|
Escherichia coli Slant Culture ![]() |
1 | Included |
Micrococcus luteus Slant Culture ![]() |
1 | Included |
Penicillum notatum Slant Culture ![]() |
1 | Included |
Streptomyces griseus Slant Culture ![]() |
1 | Included |
Antibiotic Assay Agar | 6 | Included |
Sterile Applicator Sticks | 6 | Included |
Sterile Petri Dishes | 40 | Included |
Autoclave Disposal Bag | 1 | Included |
Metal Inoculating Loops | 2 | Included |
Teacher’s Manual and Reproducible Student Guide | 1 | Included |
Bunsen Burners | 2 | Needed, Not included |
Disinfectant | Needed, Not included |
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