1. 4 agar plates were poured several days ahead in preparation for this experiment. They were stored in a Ziploc bag in the refrigerator until ready to use.
2. To perform this experiment are the: cultures of E. coli, S. cerevisiae, and S. epidermidis, three plastic inoculation loops, candle and lighter, three poured nutrient agar plates, a disposable cup, alcohol, paper towels, bleach, a permanent marker, gloves, mask, apron, and goggles.
3. Be sure to wash hands carefully with disinfectant soap and warm water.
4. Put on the gloves, goggles, apron, and face mask.
5. Wipe down all work areas with bleach. Then, fill the disposable cup half full with the alcohol and place it on the work area. Place the three inoculation loops inside the
2. To perform this experiment are the: cultures of E. coli, S. cerevisiae, and S. epidermidis, three plastic inoculation loops, candle and lighter, three poured nutrient agar plates, a disposable cup, alcohol, paper towels, bleach, a permanent marker, gloves, mask, apron, and goggles.
3. Be sure to wash hands carefully with disinfectant soap and warm water.
4. Put on the gloves, goggles, apron, and face mask.
5. Wipe down all work areas with bleach. Then, fill the disposable cup half full with the alcohol and place it on the work area. Place the three inoculation loops inside the