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growing bacteria

Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:13 pm
by dominique
Im doing a science experimant involving bacteria. Im not yet growing it but still finishing up my research on it . I just need to know a few things. Like what temperture is best for bacteria to grow in. Im not growing anythink specific just anything that grows i'll use. I also need it by Friday the 18th by the end of the school day, 3:00. Please help!Also how long should agar sit, just until it jellofies :?:

Re: growing bacteria

Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:29 pm
by MaryB
Hi,

Most bacteria grow best at body temperature (37 C). See the following links for further info:

http://secure.sciencecompany.com/Bacter ... 4C659.aspx
http://www.disknet.com/indiana_biolab/b062.htm

Please let us know if you have any further questions.

Mary

Re: growing bacteria

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:08 pm
by dominique
Thank you soo much your a life saver!