Prompt1 (40pts): List and discuss the characteristics that defined the Gilded Age?  Prompt2 (60pts): The Spanish-American War is oftentimes referred to as the “Splendid Little War.” Provide details on our foreign policy at the time as well as the conflict itself, and what were the consequences of the war for every group involved? 

Which of these is true regarding a wet mount?

(TWO PARTS) 1) Describe the difference between sterilization and microbial reduction (1pt). 2) Then, list a microbial reduction method (1pt).

The introduction of unwanted microorganisms into your pure cultures.

Which of the following illustrates the proper way to do an isolation streak? isolationstreak.png

Methods used to avoid contamination.

What is the importance of an experimental control in any experiment?

Identify the bacterial shape/morphology and arrangement. morphologyarrangement.png

Method used to obtain isolated colonies from a mixed culture.

Light microscope picture of tissue. Identify the cell structure indicated by the arrow: