1. Discuss the importance of using proper aseptic technique when working with microorganisms.
Note: The discussion from part A1 belongs in the introduction section of the lab report.
2. Describe how the following experiments were performed, including the organisms used, media used, the
time of incubation, and any reagents that were added:
a. Biochemical Testing for Microbial Identification—Methyl Red, Voges-Proskauer, and Catalase lab kit
experiment
b. Biochemical Testing for Microbial Identification—Carbohydrate Fermentation lab kit experiment
c. Bacterial Identification through Functional Media—Motility Testing lab kit experiment
Note: The descriptions from parts A2a–c belong in the materials and methods section of the lab report.
3. Please submit a photo verifying each of the experiments conducted with one of the following:
• your name and/or student ID on the experiment materials (e.g., test tube, slide)
• your name and/or student ID on a piece of paper next to an experimental result
4. Record your observed results for each microbial identification experiment performed on the following
organisms:
a. Escherichia coli
b. Staphylococcus epidermidis
c. Saccharomyces cerevisiae