Metabolism and Microorganisms

Metabolism and MicroorganismsChris Lloyd2018-11-09T12:43:39+00:00

Counting micro-organisms

Within SSERC we have been using disposable plastic haemocytometers for some time now. We have found them to be very useful, reliable and robust. The files available here are those which we use when running workshops for teachers, trainee teachers and technicians.

Counting cells protocol [SSERC]
Counting cells [SSERC, PowerPoint]

We also offer a protocol for counting micro-organisms using a standard glass haemocytometer as a means of estimating population size and growth:

Conventional glass haemocytometer

UV-sensitive yeasts

Bacterial Transformation

Practical activity – based on kit available from NCBE

Bacterial Transformation

Practical activity – based on kit available from Bio-Rad

Student Guide
Technical Guide
PowerPoint (SSERC – available here as a ‘zipped’ file)

X-bacteria – horizontal gene transfer

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