LAST BLOG!!!

This week was the most exciting of the semester!!! On Monday, we performed oxidase, catalase, and casein tests on each of our 26 strains. Most of the strains tested positive for catalase (meaning they produced oxygen bubbles when mixed with hydrogen peroxide) and negative for oxidase (did not turn a dark blue/purple when mixed with solution on filter paper). We will not know the results of the casein tests because these will be recorded during the summer. We also took another look at our dessication plates and re-scored them, if necessary. My group found that not much had changed since the last time we viewed these plates. On Wednesday, we talked about our final exam and what we needed for our database. We also had a party which was wonderful (thank you, Dr. Rainey!!). This week was extra exciting since we received our presentation grades and I also got into medical school. I can't believe summer break is almost here!