oxygen is sometimes toxic
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Oxygen is sometimes toxic.
Small amounts of superoxide free radicals are formed during the normal respiration of
organisms that use oxygen as the final electron acceptor.
Obligate anaerobes from some oxygen free radicals that are toxic to the cell. Hence, if bacteria
wants to grow in oxygen environment, enzymes likecatalase and superoxidase
dismutase must be present for neutralization of the toxic form of oxygen(oxygen
radical)
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During normal aerobic respiration, hydrogen ions are produced and have to be removed by
bacterial cell. The electron transport system (ETS) in cellular respiration (a part of glycolysis)
involves these H+ ions and combines them with oxygen to form water. Water is harmless.
Energy is given off and stored in the form of Adenosine Triphosphate.
What is toxic is Hydrogen Peroxide that is formed by the cytochromes in ETS. Water being
harmless is not required to be removed by the bacteria. So, what is harmful to bacteria cell
that requires it to be removed instantly??
answer: H2O2.
Functions of catalase
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Protects bacteria from toxic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) accumulation, which can
occur during aerobic metabolism. If hydrogen peroxide accumulates, it becomes toxic to
the organism.
Since Catalase breaks H2O2 down into water and O2, the presence of oxygen can be
characterized by bubbles which indicates a (+) result.
What bacteria could mostly likely be detected?
most aerobic organism make catalase.http://student.ccbcmd.edu/courses/bio141/labmanua/lab8/catstaph.html
Most aerobic organsims will display (+) results.
e.g. Staphyloccocus aureus.
Some anaerobic organisms will display (-) results, indicating that they do not produce catalase
to prevent oxygen accumulation. Why?
Because since oxygen is totally not used for survival of these organisms, they do not have
the ability to produce catalase.e.g. Clostridium, Lactobacillus, Streptococcus
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Fermentation can occur in the presence of oxygen or absence of oxygen.
If bacteria utilises carbohydrates for nutrients, there may be 2 end products, a gas and acid.
The substrate formed from the metabolism of carbohydrate is either glucose or lactose.
Even if bacteria releases enzymes that enable to use carbohydrates through fermentation and
oxidation, gas may or may not be produced.
FERMENTATION is noted by acid production which can be observed by acolour
change in Durham tubes aka carbohydrate fermentation tube.
Phenol Red indicator is red in neutral or alkaline solution
Ifacid is present(+), phenol red changes from red > yellow
If there is a small space at the top of the small tube, it means that gas is trapped in the
small inverted tube inside the bigger tube. Therefore, gas is produced from the
breakdown of carbohydrates.
Alfred.E.Brown. (2007). Bensonss microbiological applications: laboratory manual in generalmicrobiology. (10th ed.). New York: Mc Graw Hill.
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Johnson, T.R., & Case, C.L. (2007). Laboratory experiments in microbiology. (8th ed.). San Francisco:Pearson Education.
Look at the 1st picture above, why is it red if gas is produced and it just means fermentation
has occured?
Due to prolonged incubation periods(more than 24h), bacteria will begin to grow
oxidatively(oxygen dependent) on the peptone contents of the fermentation medium after
using up the carbohydrate contents, causing the neutralization of phenol red indicator and
turing it red due to NH3 production.
The only organism that has the ability to break down carbohydrate into glucose and lactose
is E.coliand it also has the ability to produce gas during fermentation.
For P. aerguinosa, it displayed negative results for all, which means it cant break down
carbohydrate into glucose & lactose.
Another test which is the MRVP test is able to differentiate between organisms that produce
large amounts ofacid and organisms that only produce neutral content(acetoin)
M-Methyl Red. VP- Voges -Proskauer. Methyl Red is different from Phenol Red that we mention
earlier. It has a pH of 4.4-6. Hence, it changes colour at this range.For MR test, if organic acid is produced here, the (+) result is just a no change in
colour of Methyl Red. RED remains.
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if neutral acetoin is produced here, the (-) result is a change in colour
fromRED to YELLOW because at pH 7, the indicator will change its colour.
Johnson, T.R., & Case, C.L. (2007). Laboratory experiments in microbiology. (8th ed.). San Francisco:Pearson Education.
To test for the presence of acetoin, we use VP test where potassium hydroxide and naphthol
are added.
The upper of the medium will turn red. (+) If the medium turns light brown, it is a (-) result.
Please note that production of acetoin is also affected by the duration of incubation, hence,
false negative results may be observed.
We can use Kosers citrate or Simmons citrate to test for the ability of bacteria
to ferment citrate. When citric acid or sodium citrate is in solution, it loses a proton or
sodium ion to form a citrate ion. Bacteria with citrate lyase can break down citrate to form
pyruvate. Pyruvate can be further reduced in fermentation.
Purpose of performing the citrate test
Tests for the ability of bacteria to convert citrate (an intermediate of the Krebs cycle)into oxaloacetate (another intermediate of the Krebs cycle)
Contents of Simmon citrate include
sodium citrate as the carbon source
monoammonium phosphate as the nitrogen source
and bromthymol blue indicator that changes to blue when medium turnsalkaline,
which means (+) result.
Why alkaline means citrate is utilised by the bacteria?
When bacteria uses citrate(carbon) and ammonium(nitrogen), medium turns alkaline as
ammonia is produced from ammonium.
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Johnson, T.R., & Case, C.L. (2007). Laboratory experiments in microbiology. (8th ed.). San Francisco:Pearson Education.
Citrobacter, Enterobacterwill display (+) result while E. coli& Klebsiellawill display (-) result.
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After knowing that some bacteria utilises citrate, we can also find out if other products are
formed during metabolism. For example, Hydrogen Sulphide.
Johnson, T.R., & Case, C.L. (2007). Laboratory experiments in microbiology. (8th ed.). San Francisco:Pearson Education.
Oxidative-Fermentative MetabolismPosted by: famsbc on: July 27, 2009
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How do we determine if type of metabolism is fermentative or oxidative?
we will test with anglucose OF oxidative- fermentative agar. If agar turns yellow, acidis
produced. If agar turns green, no acid is produced. Motility of the bacteria can also be
determined by the presence of turbidity (cloudiness)
OXIDATIVE metabolism may or may not cause an acid to be produced for aerobic conditions.
No acid will be produced for anaerobic conditions.
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FERMENTATIVE metabolism will cause an acid to be produced for aerboic and anaerobic
conditions.
Alfred.E.Brown. (2007). Bensonss microbiological applications: laboratory manual in general
microbiology. (10th ed.). New York: Mc Graw Hill.
Nitrogen metabolism urea HydrolysisPosted by: famsbc on: July 27, 2009
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UREASE breaks down urea intoammonia (NH3) & carbon dioxide(CO2).
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Alfred.E.Brown. (2007). Bensonss microbiological applications: laboratory manual in generalmicrobiology. (10th ed.). New York: Mc Graw Hill.
Properties of urea medium
Since theres phenol red pH indicator, pH indicator changes from yellow to bright pink if NH3 is
produced.
At more than pH 6.8, the colour change represents a (+) result
Proteus vulagris is one bacteria that produces urease to break down urea.
Tryptophan DegradationPosted by: famsbc on: July 25, 2009
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Tryptophan is degraded by tryptophanase into indole, ammonia, pyruvic acid. Pyruvicacid is then involved in metabolic pathway so that ATP energy for bacterial cell is generated.
While other products like NH3 and Pyruvate is metabolised, indole is not. Hence, it stays in the
medium.
Upon addition of Kovacs reagent, deep red ring at the top of the agar/ broth is formed
when Kovacs reagent reacts with indole. This is the (+) result.
E.coliis one of the organism that can display (+) result since exoenzyme tryptophanase is
produced.
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Alfred.E.Brown. (2007). Bensonss microbiological applications: laboratory manual in generalmicrobiology. (10th ed.). New York: Mc Graw Hill.
Properties of Tryptic Soy Broth/Agar
-tryptone is one of the contents of TSB/ TSA and is derived from casein.(recall protein from
protein hydrolysis)
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Lipolysis is carried out by LIPASES.Triglycerides(big molecules derived from lipids) are broken down into fatty acids & glycerolIf pH of medium, used for testing whether lipase is present to break down lipids, is lowered.
It indicates acidic product (fatty acid) is formed.
Trigylceride used here is tributyrin that can be found in medium Spirit Blue Agar.
There are 2 indicators for (+) result.
1. dark blue precipitate(tributyrin is completely broken down into fatty acids) OR
2. oil droplets (when tributyrin is not completely broken down into fatty acids)
Organism responsible for exhibiting (+) result is Staphyloccocus aureus.
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Alfred.E.Brown. (2007).Bensonss microbiological applications: laboratory manual in generalmicrobiology. (10th ed.). New York: Mc Graw Hill.
Properties of Spirit Blue Agar
Contents- tributyrin (simple animal triglyceride)
Tributyrin acts as a substrate for exoenzyme lipase.
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Proteolysis is carried out by
PROTEASE.In the following posts we will mention
- bacterias ability to hydrolyse casein, gelatin
- urea hydrolysis by detecting presence of urease(refer to post on nitrogen metabolism- urea
hydrolysis)
-hydrogen sulphide production
Casein(a protein) is broken down by protease into peptones and amino acids.
During the degradation process, polypeptide bonds are broken.
Once the bonds are broken, amino acids are produced. A clear zonesurrounding streak line
of agar indicates a (+) result.
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Organism that gives (+) result is Bacillus subtilis, Clostridium spieces. (-) results are indicative
that organismdoes not cause a clear zone. an example of organism displaying (-) result
is Escherichia coli.Alfred.E.Brown. (2007). Bensonss microbiological applications: laboratory manual in general
microbiology. (10th ed.). New York: Mc Graw Hill.
Properties of skim milk agar
Skim milk agar contents- casein, lactose and other nutrients, which support growth of
lactobacilli.
Gives the white colour to milk.
As seen from the above, we can infer if bacteria present in milk is able to break down the
casein in milk, milk may have abnormal particles that are not white in colour.
Application of this biochemical this is in food testing.
Another protein commonly found in food products is gelatin.
It is broken down by gelatinase into smaller polypeptides, peptones and amino acids that can
cross the cell membrane and be utilised by the organism.
Property of Gelatin agar
INTERESTING to note: when gelatin is broken down via hydrolysis, it cannotsolidify anymore,
the areas of solid gelatin media where the organsim grows, will turn into liquid. Even if you
refrigerate this medium, the media will remains liquid.
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Johnson, T.R., & Case, C.L. (2007). Laboratory experiments in microbiology. (8th ed.). San Francisco:Pearson Education.
Hence, a (+) result is indicated by the liquid state of gelatin. Bacillus subtilisis able to
produce proteolytic exoenzyme gelatinase to give the (+) result.
Why is gelatin not used widely as a selective media for isolating bacteria? (hint: what is
gelatin agar unique property?)
Most bacteria do not contain enzymes that liquefy gelatin. Hence, it is not uselfy for isolatingmicrobes for bacterial identification.
Decomposition of amino acid cysteine is detected by the formation of ferrous
sulphide when Hydrogen Sulphide is release.
Why? Some bacteria have the ability to give off H2S from sulphur containing amino
acids after proteins are broken down into amino acids by enzymes.
When H2S is produced, sulfide ion reacts with the metal salt to product a black
precipitate(+) result.
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Johnson, T.R., & Case, C.L. (2007). Laboratory experiments in microbiology. (8th ed.). San Francisco:Pearson Education.
LOOK AT TUBE 3. the black ppt indicates that Hydrogen Sulphide was produced. (+). Bacteria
that produces (+) are Citrobacter, Salmonella.
Starch HydrolysisPosted by: famsbc on: July 25, 2009
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Reaction carried out by AMYLASE isstarch hydrolysis
Reagent required to be added
Iodine (pH indicator)
Starch + iodine > starch- iodine complex
Undegraded starch reacts with Iodine to form a dark blue starch- iodine complex that covers
the entire agar. (-)
Escherichia coli
Ifstarch(polysaccharide) is broken down into glucose(or any other monosaccharides/ di
saccharides), glucose will then react with iodine, forming a clear zone surrounding streak
line. (+)
Organism that gives (+) results
Bacillus substilis
Alfred.E.Brown. (2007). Bensonss microbiological applications: laboratory manual in generalmicrobiology. (10th ed.). New York: Mc Graw Hill.
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Here are other photos of starch hydrolysis test where drops of bacteria culture were placed
onto the agar medium
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Properties of starch agar are related to its contents like beef extract, soluble starch, and agar
Beef extract provides the nitrogen, vitamins, carbon and amino acids, while agar is the
solidifying agent.
It is a differential medium used to determine whether a bacteria is able touse starch as a
carbon source and an energy source.
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Purpose of Biochemical Tests
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Makes use ofenzymaticactivities todifferentiateamong bacteria.
It does not mean if 1 bacteria in the same bacterial group can ferment carbohydrate, all
others will.
Examples of biochemical reactions are oxidation, fermentation, hydrolysisand degradation.
*in later parts of the posts, u will come across terms like proteolysis, lipolysis. So what dothey mean? lysis= breakdown.
Proteo = protein. Lipo = Lipid
Products of biochemical reactions cause changes to the medium that you have inoculated the
organism with.
E.g. an acidic productpH of a medium.
Bacteria have a rigid cell wall. This cell wall causes the bacteria to be unable to surround and
eat their food through phagocytosis. Bacteria uses metabolism to gain nutrients.
pH indicator in the medium will exhibit a color change indicating that an exoenzyme isreleased by a bacteria that cause the product to be formed.
How do bacteria obtain nutrients then? excretion of exoenzymes
exo= outside. exoenzymes- enzymes outside cell that break down large molecules
macromolecules are broken down into smaller units
smaller units can enter bacterial cell for metabolism
Properties of enzymes
Larry McKane., & Judy Kandel. (1996). Microbiology: essentials and applications. (2nd ed.). NewYork: McGraw Hill.
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Simple enzymes are composed entirely of proteins.
Larry McKane., & Judy Kandel. (1996). Microbiology: essentials and applications. (2nd ed.). New
York: McGraw Hill.
Complex enzymes contain additional non protein molecules tightly associated with
the protein.
Tightly associated accessory molecules are referred to as prosthetic groups.
Enzymes are highly specific in their catalytic action.
In general, an enzyme works like a jigsaw. Itrecognizes only 1 set of
substrate. Substrateis the material on which enzyme acts. After enzyme acts, substrate is
converted to one particular set of products.
Enzyme has an area known as the active sitethat reacts with the substrate. The substratemust fit nicely into the active site.
If shape does not fit into the jigsaw(enzyme), nothing happens.
Some enzymes require small molecules to help carry out their catalytic
role. Without these small helper molecules, such enzymes are inactive. There are
other helper molecules that are temporary parts of enzyme. These temporary
parts assist in enzyme- mediated reaction. They can be organic
molecules(coenzymes) or metals that function as cofactors.
Coenzymes can be electron carriers NAD, NADP, FAD.
DO you know how to identify enzyme?
Enzyme usually ends with a ase
Oxidase
Urease Gelatinase
Catalase
Lipase
Dehydrogenase
Protease
Functions of enzymes
Marcromolecules are degraded.
Does it mean that small molecules will not be degraded?
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NO! small molecules like tryptophane are degraded so that they can acquire carbon
compounds to prepare for metabolism.
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