You isolate two Bacillus species, Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus megaterium. B. subtilis is positive for the BEA test, and B. megaterium is negative.  Name 1 ingredient in the BEA that allowed you to differentiate between species.

What 2 antigens are present on the surface of a Staphylococcus aureus bacterium that facilitate the Rapid testing of this organism?  Note: 2 answers required

What are the 2 genes found on the pGREEN plasmid used for transformation? Note: 2 answers required  

What enzyme is necessary for the breakdown of the substrate in this media?

In order to accurately interpret your water micro results, what 2 observations must be made?  

Match the ingredients on the left with the correct media on the right.

List a piece of media used since the last practical in which there are NO pH or color indicators (prior to inoculation).

  What is happening to blood cells in figure B (answer in terms of partial, complete or no hemolysis)

For a Methyl Red test, what is the substrate present?

In order to detect H2S in the LIA, what color indicator must be used?