Introduction EMB agar, also known as Eosin Methylene Blue agar, is a specialized microbiological medium that plays a crucial role in the isolation and differentiation of gram-negative bacteria. Its unique composition and properties make it a valuable tool in the…
The most dynamic component of a prokaryotic cell is the plasma membrane, sometimes referred to as the cytoplasmic membrane. Its primary role is as a selective permeability barrier that controls how quickly chemicals can enter and leave the cell.…
What are prokaryotes? Any organism classified as a prokaryote lacks a cell with a distinct (i.e., membrane bound) nucleus, as opposed to a eukaryote, which has a nucleus when we see under light microscope. The genetic material is located in…
What is Microbiology? Microbiology is the study of all living organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. This includes bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, prions, protozoa, and algae, collectively known as “microbes”. Microbes are present everywhere…
