Flagella and Capsule Stains
| Purpose | To examine microorganisms stained by various methods to demonstrate their flagella and capsules |
| Materials | Prepared slides stained to reveal: Bacterial flagella (monotrichous, lophotrichous, and peritrichous or other patterns of arrangement) Bacterial capsules (direct or negative staining) |
Procedures
- Examine the prepared slides and make drawings of your observations.
- Review assigned reading and be prepared to discuss the morphological classification of bacteria.
Results
Record and diagram your observations.
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