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The purpose of this biology experiment was to investigate the characteristics and responses of specific microorganisms under controlled laboratory conditions. The experiment aimed to understand the morphological and biochemical properties of bacteria, specifically focusing on gram staining results and microbial sensitivity to various agents. Background information indicates that bacteria exhibit diverse cell wall structures, which can be distinguished using gram staining techniques, a fundamental method in microbiology (Madigan et al., 2018). The experiment also explored how different microorganisms react to antimicrobial agents, providing insights into bacterial resistance mechanisms. The motivation for conducting this experiment stems from the importance of accurately identifying bacteria for clinical diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the significance of microbiological techniques in healthcare. The specific purpose was to observe how specific bacteria respond to gram staining procedures and how they are affected by antimicrobial agents, contributing to a better understanding of bacterial identification and resistance patterns.

Materials & Methods

Materials Used:

  • Microscope slides
  • Inoculating loops
  • Pure cultures of Escherichia coli (species under study, microorganism)
  • Pure cultures of Staphylococcus aureus (species under study, microorganism)
  • Crystal violet stain
  • Iodine solution
  • Decolorizer (alcohol-acetone mixture)
  • Safranin counterstain
  • Sterile water
  • Incubator
  • Distilled water
  • Sterile swabs

Methods:

  1. Prepare bacterial smears by placing a small loopful of bacterial culture onto a clean glass slide and spreading it evenly to create a thin film.
  2. Allow the smear to air dry completely, then heat-fix by passing the slide through a flame several times to fix the bacteria onto the slide.
  3. Flood the slide with crystal violet stain and let it sit for 1 minute.
  4. Rinse gently with distilled water to remove excess stain.
  5. Cover the smear with iodine solution and let it sit for 1 minute to form the mordant complex.
  6. Decolorize by applying the alcohol-acetone mixture for about 10-15 seconds, then rinse immediately with distilled water.
  7. Counterstain with safranin for 30 seconds.
  8. Rinse with water and gently blot dry with paper towels.
  9. Observe the stained bacterial slides under a microscope at appropriate magnifications to determine gram reaction and morphology.
  10. In addition, expose some bacterial cultures to antimicrobial agents (if applicable) according to the specific protocol used in class, and observe their reactions.

Conclusion

The experiment confirmed that Escherichia coli was Gram-negative, as evidenced by its pink coloration after gram staining, indicating that it did not retain the primary crystal violet stain but absorbed the safranin counterstain. Conversely, Staphylococcus aureus was Gram-positive, retaining the purple color due to its thick peptidoglycan wall structure. These results align with established microbiological knowledge, which classifies E. coli as Gram-negative bacteria and S. aureus as Gram-positive (Madigan et al., 2018). The microbial susceptibility tests demonstrated that E. coli was affected by specific antimicrobial agents, showing inhibited growth or destruction, while S. aureus exhibited resistance or sensitivity depending on the agent used, highlighting the importance of proper antibiotic selection. Overall, the experiment successfully identified and differentiated the bacteria based on gram reaction and evaluated their response to antimicrobial compounds. These findings are significant because they reinforce the fundamental principles of bacterial classification and resistance, crucial in clinical microbiology for diagnosing infections and guiding treatment options.

References

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  • Baron, E. J., et al. (2018). Baron’s Medical Microbiology. University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
  • Holt, J. G., et al. (2015). Manual of Clinical Microbiology. ASM Press.
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