Directions: Your urinary tract unknown is one of the following bacteria: Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Staphylococcus epidermidis. Your lab report will consist of the following:
1- A Table (30 points)
a)Record your observations in the table for each test performed to identify your unknown. In the column labeled “Observations” write what you saw (for example, a color change, the presence or absence of growth, a particular growth pattern).
b)Record your results in the table for each test performed to identify your unknown. In the column labeled “Result” write whether your unknown is either positive or negative for a particular enzyme or metabolic activity.
c)In the column labeled “Explanation of Observation/Result”, write a brief explanation of the reaction observed.