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. Measure the diameter of the following chlCIC3 l neasurement in the line below

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Question

. Measure the diameter of the following chlCIC3 l neasurement in the line below each circle. . Overall, using your data collected from your own and your classmates' plates (cite numbers and examples from your own data collection and your calculated averages) what can you onclude about the prevalence of microorganisms in the air versus your hands? Were there, on verage, more bacteria collected from the air or from your fingers? Please discuss using full entences organized into a logical paragraph. 3. What is the difference between the terms colony morphology' and 'cell morphology' when describing bacterial cultures? Which can you discern with your eyes alone and for which do you need a microscope?

Explanation / Answer

Morphology of colony can be defined as their color ,shape,edge and elevation.

Colony morphologies viewed on streak plate and refer to physical characteristics of cell.

Colony morphologies can be seen with naked eye while need microscope for cell morphology.

Cellular morphology shows difference of the individual cells that is seen under microscope.

Cellular morphologies refer to physical characteristics of individual.

Cellular can be coccus, bacillus,spiral and comma shaped.