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Microbiological Applications Lab Manual من كتب علمية Benson: Microbiological Applications Lab Manual, Eighth Edition Front Matter Preface © The McGraw−Hill Companies, 2001 This eighth edition of Microbiological Applications differs from the previous edition in that it has acquired four new exercises and dropped three experiments. It retains essentially the same format throughout, how- ever. In response to requests for more emphasis on lab- oratory safety, three new features have been incorpo- rated into the text. In addition, several experiments have been altered to improve simplicity and reliability. The three exercises that were dropped pertain to fla- gellar staining, bacterial conjugation, and nitrification in soil. All of these exercises were either difficult to per- form, unreliable, or of minimal pedagogical value. To provide greater safety awareness in the labora- tory, the following three features were added: (1) an introductory laboratory protocol, (2) many cautionary boxes dispersed throughout the text, and (3) a new ex- ercise pertaining to aseptic technique. The three-page laboratory protocol, which fol- lows this preface, replaces the former introduction. It provides terminology, safety measures, an introduc- tion to aseptic technique, and other rules that apply to laboratory safety. To alert students to potential hazards in performing certain experiments, caution boxes have been incorpo- rated wherever they are needed. Although most of these cautionary statements existed in previous editions, they were not emphasized as much as they are in this edition. Exercise 8 (Aseptic Technique) has been struc- tured to provide further emphasis on culture tube han- dling. In previous editions it was assumed that students would learn these important skills as experiments were performed. With the risk of being redundant, six pages have been devoted to the proper handling of culture tubes when making inoculation transfers. Although most experiments remain unchanged, there are a few that have been considerably altered. Exercise 27 (Isolation of Anaerobic Phototrophic Bacteria), in particular, is completely new. By using the Winogradsky column for isolating and identifying the phototrophic sulfur bacteria, it has been possible to greatly enrich the scope of this experiment. Another exercise that has been altered somewhat is Exercise 48, which pertains to oxidation and fermentation tests that are used for identifying unknown bacteria. The section that has undergone the greatest reor- ganization is Part 10 (Microbiology of Soil). In the previous edition it consisted of five exercises. In this edition it has been expanded to seven exercises. A more complete presentation of the nitrogen cycle is of- fered in Exercise 58, and two new exercises (Exercises 61 and 62) are included that pertain to the isolation of denitrifiers. In addition to the above changes there has been considerable upgrading of graphics throughout the book. Approximately thirty-five illustrations have been replaced. Several critical color photographs pertaining to molds and physiological tests were also replaced to bring about more faithful color representation. I am greatly indebted to my editors, Jean Fornango and Jim Smith, who made the necessary contacts for critical reviews. As a result of their efforts the following individuals have provided me with excellent sugges- tions for improvement of this manual: Barbara Collins at California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA; Alfred Brown of Auburn University, Auburn, AL; Lester A. Scharlin at El Camino College, Torrance, CA; and Hershell Hanks at Collin County Community College, Plano, TX. vii Preface Benson: Microbiological Applications Lab Manual, Eighth Edition Front Matter Laboratory Protocol © The McGraw−Hill Companies, 2001 Welcome to the exciting field of microbiology! The intent of this laboratory manual is to provide you with basic skills and tools that will enable you to explore a vast microbial world. Its scope is incredibly broad in that it includes a multitude of viruses, bacteria, proto- zoans, yeasts, and molds. Both beneficial and harmful ones will be studied. Although an in-depth study of any single one of these groups could constitute a full course by itself, we will be able to barely get ac- quainted with them. To embark on this study it will be necessary for you to learn how to handle cultures in such a way that they are not contaminated or inadvertently dispersed throughout the classroom. This involves learning aseptic techniques and practicing preventive safety measures. The procedures outlined here address these two aspects. It is of paramount importance that you know all the regulations that are laid down here as Laboratory Protocol. Scheduling During the first week of this course your instructor will provide you with a schedule of laboratory exercises arranged in the order of their per- formance. Before attending laboratory each day, check the schedule to see what experiment or experi- ments will be performed and prepare yourself so that you understand what will be done. Each laboratory session will begin with a short discussion to brief you on the availability of materials and procedures. Since the preliminary instructions start promptly at the beginning of the period,it is ex- tremely important that you are not late to class. Personal Items When you first enter the lab, place all personal items such as jackets, bags, and books in some out of the way place for storage. Don’t stack them on your desktop. Desk space is minimal and must be reserved for essential equipment and your laboratory manual. The storage place may be a drawer, locker, coatrack, or perimeter counter. Your instructor will indicate where they should be placed. Attire A lab coat or apron must be worn at all times in the laboratory. It will protect your clothing from ac- cidental contamination and stains in the lab. When leaving the laboratory, remove the coat or apron. In addition, long hair must be secured in a ponytail to prevent injury from Bunsen burners and contamina- tion of culture material. T ERMINOLOGY Various terms such as sterilization, disinfection, ger- micides, sepsis, and aseptic techniques will be used here. To be sure that you understand exactly what they mean, the following definitions are provided. Sterilization is a process in which all living mi- croorganisms, including viruses, are destroyed. The organisms may be killed with steam, dry heat, or in- cineration. If we say an article is sterile, we understand that it is completely free of all living microorganisms. Generally speaking, when we refer to sterilization as it pertains here to laboratory safety, we think, primarily, in terms of steam sterilization with the autoclave. The ultimate method of sterilization is to burn up the in- fectious agents or incinerate them. All biological wastes must ultimately be incinerated for disposal. Disinfection is a process in which vegetative, nonsporing microorganisms are destroyed. Agents that cause disinfection are called disinfectants or germicides. Such agents are used only on inanimate objects because they are toxic to human and animal tissues. Sepsis is defined as the growth (multiplication) of microorganisms in tissues of the body. The term asep- sis refers to any procedure that prevents the entrance of infectious agents into sterile tissues, thus prevent- ing infection. Aseptic techniques refer to those prac- tices that are used by microbiologists to exclude all organisms from contaminating media or contacting living tissues. Antiseptics are chemical agents (often dilute disinfectants) that can be safely applied exter- nally to human tissues to destroy or inhibit vegetative bacteria. A SEPTIC T ECHNIQUES When you start handling bacterial cultures as in Exercises 9 and 10, you will learn the specifics of aseptic techniques. Some of the basic things you will do are as follows: ix Laboratory Protocol Benson: Microbiological Applications Lab Manual, Eighth Edition Front Matter Laboratory Protocol © The McGraw − Hill Companies, 2001 Hand Washing Before you start working in the lab, wash your hands with a liquid detergent and dry them with paper toweling. At the end of the period, before leaving the laboratory, wash them again. Tabletop Disinfection. The first chore of the day will be to sponge down your desktop with a disinfec- tant. This process removes any dust that may be pre- sent and minimizes the chances of bacterial contami- nation of cultures that you are about to handle. Your instructor will indicate where the bottles of disinfectant and sponges are located. At the end of the period before leaving the laboratory, perform the same procedure to protect students that may occupy your desk in the next class. Bunsen Burner Usage When using a Bunsen burner to flame loops, needles, and test tubes, follow the pro- cedures outlined in Exercise 8. Inoculating loops and needles should be heated until they are red-hot. Before they are introduced into cultures, they must be allowed to cool down sufficiently to prevent killing organisms that are to be transferred. If your burner has a pilot on it and you plan to use the burner only intermittently, use it. If your burner lacks a pilot, turn off the burner when it is not being used. Excessive unnecessary use of Bunsen burners in a small laboratory can actually raise the temperature of the room. More important is the fact that unat- tended burner flames are a constant hazard to hair, clothing, and skin. The proper handling of test tubes, while transfer- ring bacteria from one tube to another, requires a cer- tain amount of skill. Test-tube caps must never be placed down on the desktop while you are making in- oculations. Techniques that enable you to make trans- fers properly must be mastered. Exercise 8 pertains to these skills. Pipetting Transferring solutions or cultures by pipette must always be performed with a mechanical suction device. Under no circumstances is pipetting by mouth allowed in this laboratory. Disposal of Cultures and Broken Glass The fol- lowing rules apply to culture and broken glass disposal: 1. Petri dishes must be placed in a plastic bag to be autoclaved. 2. Unneeded test-tube cultures must be placed in a wire basket to be autoclaved. 3. Used pipettes must be placed in a plastic bag for autoclaving. 4. Broken glass should be swept up into a dustpan and placed in a container reserved for broken glass. Don’t try to pick up the glass fragments with your fingers. 5. Contaminated material must never be placed in a wastebasket. A CCIDENTAL S PILLS All accidental spills, whether chemical or biological, must be reported immediately to your instructor. Although the majority of microorganisms used in this laboratory are nonpathogens, some pathogens will be encountered. It is for this reason that we must treat all accidental biological spills as if pathogens were involved. Chemical spills are just as important to report be- cause some agents used in this laboratory may be car- cinogenic; others are poisonous; and some can cause dermal damage such as blistering and depigmentation. Decontamination Procedure Once your instructor is notified of an accidental spill, the following steps will take place: 1. Any clothing that is contaminated should be placed in an autoclavable plastic bag and auto- claved. 2. Paper towels, soaked in a suitable germicide, such as 5% bleach, are placed over the spill. 3. Additional germicide should be poured around the edges of the spill to prevent further aerosolization. 4. After approximately 20 minutes, the paper tow- els should be scraped up off the floor with an autoclavable squeegee into an autoclavable dust pan. 5. The contents of the dust pan are transferred to an autoclavable plastic bag, which may itself be placed in a stainless steel bucket or pan for trans- port to an autoclave. 6. All materials, including the squeegee and dust- pan, are autoclaved. A DDITIONAL I MPORTANT R EGULATIONS Here are a few additional laboratory rules: 1. Don’t remove cultures, reagents, or other materi- als from the laboratory unless you have been granted specific permission. 2. Don’t smoke or eat food in the laboratory. 3. Make it a habit to keep your hands away from your mouth. Obviously, labels are never moistened with the tongue; use tap water or self-adhesive la- bels instead .هذا الكتاب من تأليف غير محدد و حقوق الكتاب محفوظة لصاحبها
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