Carl Woese‘s Classification was introduced by Carl Woese in 1990. It classified the life forms into three-domains which include archaea, bacteria, and eukaryote. Introduction to Carl Woese’s Classification Life on earth was initiated 3.7 billion years ago. Evolution of the first life form resulted into diverse forms of living organisms from unicellular to multicellular. The natural […]
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Voges Proskauer (VP) test is used to differentiate between the members of Enterobacteriaceae family. Introduction to Voges Proskauer (VP) Test: The Voges Proskauer test is named after two microbiologists, Voges and Proskauer who were working together in 1898. The test was accidently formulated for the first time, when they observed the formation of red color
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Whittaker Classification is the classification of the living world into Five Kingdoms. This classification was based on cell morphology, body organization, and mode of nutrition. Introduction to Whittaker Classification Carolus Linnaeus had classified the living world into Two kingdoms i.e. Plants and Animals, based on their cell walls. This system did not distinguish or categorize
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Autoclave is an equipment used for sterilisation in Laboratories, Research Facilities and Educational Institutes, Pharmaceutical Companies, and certain industries. Over the past few months, owing to the pandemic, there has been a substantial rise in the usage & uses of this simple yet effective equipment. Introduction: Autoclave is essentially used for sterilization. Sterilization means inhibition
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Methyl Red Test is widely used to test the pH of microbial culture media caused by the production of acid from glucose fermentation. Methyl Red test and Voges Proskauer are used to differentiate different members of Enterobacteriaceae family. Introduction: In IMViC test, the M stands for Methyl Red test. It tests the ability of microbes
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The Principle and Construction of Autoclave has been the most searched query ever since the pandemic hit. A lot of students and lab professionals have been looking to have a quick read on. The following article provides the much-desired easy-read theory Introduction of Autoclave: Autoclave is an equipment used for sterilization. Sterilization means inhibition or
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A quick read up on DNA to refresh those brain cells. Jog your memory cells down the DNA strand. Different Forms of DNA and the Structure of DNA are by far the most asked questions by the students who are browsing for a quick read as tomorrow is the Practical/Viva. A handy, easy to read
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The History of Microbiology is a fascinating one. If you are into learning Microbiology and knowing a bit of history along with it, do read on to know more. Do you know? Germ theory is the theory of biology that discovered the reason for causing illness. Before establishing the germ theory, the old human civilizations
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As students of Life Sciences, don’t we all need more of that lovely coffee? One of the peak times for such craving is when you sit down to get your Journals, Lab Manuals, Theory notes, and the ilk completed. By the time we reach this stage, we have either lost our notes or lent it
A pH indicator is basically a chemical compound which is added to a solution to visually determine the pH (acidity or basicity) of the solution. The characteristic color changes indicate the acidic, basic, or neutral character of the substance being tested. Introduction to pH Indicator pH indicators or acid-base indicators are chemical substances, which indicate the change
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