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Biology 230

Bioremediation

(BIOL 230, Lab Experiment 22)

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MPN table

Sample data

     

 

Hydrocarbon agar. What evidence to you see of oil degradation?

What non-hydrocarbon-degrading colonies do you see?

 

 
 

24-well plates. What is the most probable number (MPN) of oil-degrading bacteria in each sample?

Both plates have the same 10-1 to 10-6 dilutions.

Bay mud

Bay mud after incubation with Miracle Gro fertilizer