How many variants of the TNF alpha gene are analyzed in the DNA Biology/Technology simulation?

During an infection, the wrong antibiotic can kill harmless bacteria, giving pathogens a greater opportunity to multiply.

In the Kirby-Bauer test, what is used to determine the effectiveness of antibiotics against a bacterial agent?

After acquiring a bacterial sample, the loop must be sterilized using the Bunsen burner before further use.

Why are alternatives like SYBR Green I used in place of ethidium bromide?

The term “Resistant” suggests that the a bacterium is not affected by an antibiotic.

Aseptic technique involves handling microbial cultures in a way that promotes contamination and prevents infection of the handler

Heavy (or dominant) growth indicates that the organism was present in low numbers

Why might a DNA sample show bands in the same location as both TNF 1 and TNF 2?

What is the term for antibiotics that work against a wide range of microbial classes?