petri

  1. L

    why does a petri dish have to be left for a short while ( 1 hour) b4 incubation?

    well, if it wasn't kept in the fridge. i mean, if the agar was poured into it, left to cool, then the bacterial solution is added and the lid placed on the dish, why does it need to be kept outside the incubator b4 incubation?
  2. M

    How to dispose of used petri dishes?

    How do you dispose of used petri dishes? I have no biohazard bags and I'm not about to go out and buy bleach. So do I just throw them in the trash or what? Also I do not have any intention of incinerating them. They reek and the bacteria is growing. Help
  3. D

    What is it called when bacteria in a Petri dish run out of room/food?

    technically
  4. H

    Why are sterile Petri dishes used to begin a culture of bacteria?

    please help asap, quite detailed answer would be really appreciated. thank you in advance to all that take the time to help me!
  5. T

    Smart Petri Dish Can Be Used For Medical Diagnostics, To Image Cell Growth Continuous

    The cameras in our cell phones have dramatically changed the way we share the special moments in our lives, making photographs instantly available to friends and family. Now, the imaging sensor chips that form the heart of these built-in cameras are helping engineers at the California Institute...
  6. C

    Why hasn't petri dish meat ever been commercially developed and sold in

    grocery stores? Given all the other technological advances in the last 10-20 years I'd have thought most burger meat would be grown in large vats in a factory by now
  7. S

    Is it okay to use a petri dish that is non sterile?

    i am doing a science project on how does the rate of bacterial growth in dog saliva and human saliva compare. i have non sterile petri dishes and i dont have agar. so i am planning to use gelatin.by the way what jello is the same as agar? And can I use non sterile petri dishes for the...
  8. S

    Is it okay to use a petri dish that is non sterile?

    i am doing a science project on how does the rate of bacterial growth in dog saliva and human saliva compare. i have non sterile petri dishes and i dont have agar. so i am planning to use gelatin.by the way what jello is the same as agar? And can I use non sterile petri dishes for the...
  9. S

    Is it okay to use a petri dish that is non sterile?

    i am doing a science project on how does the rate of bacterial growth in dog saliva and human saliva compare. i have non sterile petri dishes and i dont have agar. so i am planning to use gelatin.by the way what jello is the same as agar? And can I use non sterile petri dishes for the...
  10. M

    How long will incubated germs in Petri dishes of agar last?

    I'm doing a science experiment and i have to present it in two days. I'm not sure how long the samples will last or what temperature to store them at. Keep in mind that the germs have already been grown. Also is there any way I can classify them by just looking at them? Thanks a lot! Thanks! any...
  11. S

    I have 15ml of agar. How much water should I add to fill 10 large petri dishes?

    I am doing a science fair about bacteria and I have about 10, 3 and a half inch diameter petri dishes. How much water and agar should I mix together to fill all ten and allow bacteria to grow? Do I need to sterilize my tea pot when I boil it, and if I do...how would I do that with everyday house...
  12. J

    At what temperature should i incubate petri dishes?

    ok so i checking which mouth is dirtiest a cat dog and human and i was wondering what temperature in farenheit should i keep them at once i swab the petri dishes? i will be incubating them in a shoe box covered in aluminum foil. if you use a website please tell me which website so i can use it...
  13. J

    Growing bacteria in a petri dish?

    a few days ago i went through the normal steps of this project..but by now i realized that the inside of the dishes are filled with a lot of moisture. i think i may have used to much water on the tip of the cotton swabs that i swabbed surfaces with..should i restart the project and use less...
  14. D

    what measurement is used to count bacteria on a petri dish?

    I'm doing a science project in 7th grade about which cleansing product works best on a mirror. How would i count the bacteria? Would i use centimeters squared? I have no idea!
  15. W

    What does staphylococcus epidermis look like on agar in a petri dish?

    For a project I designed, I grew bacteria from my finger on a petri dish with agar in it. Now, a bunch of various bacterial species are present in the dish. I would like to identify s. epidermis, if possible without a microscope. How could I do so? And if I did use a microscope, how could I...
  16. L

    Does nutrient agar need to be in a petri dish?

    Or can it be in a plastic container, like those that food are put in at the Walmart Deli? I am trying to grow bacteria in dif types of water.
  17. L

    Does nutrient agar need to be in a petri dish?

    Or can it be in a plastic container, like those that food are put in at the Walmart Deli? I am trying to grow bacteria in dif types of water.
  18. L

    Will bacteria grow in a petri dish full of sugar and underneath a heat lamp?

    Petri Dish + Sugar + Wampth = life? Do they need water too? How much? Should I put a few drops or so?
  19. L

    Will bacteria grow in a petri dish full of sugar and underneath a heat lamp?

    Petri Dish + Sugar + Wampth = life? Do they need water too? How much? Should I put a few drops or so?
  20. H

    How much agar would I need to fill about 25 Petri dishes?

    For a research project, I need to get enough agar to fill up about 25-30 100x15 mm Petri dishes. I've never done anything with bacteria and stuff before, so I'm gonna need some help with this. The site that I'm purchasing the "agar powder" from comes in amounts of 10, 25, 50, 100, and 500. 1-...
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