Canning is one of the preservation methods in which processed food is sealed in an airtight container to destroy microorganisms that can cause food spoilage. Canned food usually remains edible for...
Category: General Microbiology
Carbohydrates are one of the three essential nutrients; the other two are proteins and fats. Molisch’s, Benedict’s, Fehling’s, Tollen’s, Iodine and Bial’s test are the common tests for...
Protein analysis is done for various reasons; for example, in clinical laboratories, it is used for determining disease by analyzing serum proteins. The biuret test is one of the methods of protein...
The germ theory of disease state that 'the invasion of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protists causes infectious diseases in human beings'. These microorganisms are tiny to be...
Lipid hydrolysis or lipase test helps determine the ability of bacteria to produce lipase and hydrolyze lipids. Lipids are fatty, waxy, and oily bio-compounds. These include fats and...
Bio-fertilizer: Types, Application, Advantages, and Disadvantages
The increased demand for food because of the expanded population has forced the agricultural world to mass produce crops. In doing so, the farmers have been using harmful chemicals to increase crop...