Anaerobic Jar

What device is used to grow anaerobic bacteria?

Gas Pack Anaerobic System
Why did we incubate a plate of bacteria outside of this device?

It was a control - only aerobes will grow outside of device.
How does this device work?
- Water is added to gas generator packet to produce hydrogen & carbon dioxide.
- Palladium catalyzes reaction btwn hydrogen & oxygen. It creates water (condensation) inside of jar.
- If methylene blue strip turns blue - oxygen is present.
- If methylene blue stays colorless - no oxygen is present.
- Only anaerobes will grow in the jar.

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calcagnogi2

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Anaerobic Jar

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microbiology

Updated

2010-05-02T03:43:05Z

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