The Bacteria Book Summary. Live bacteria are used as antigen in the primary screening of culture fluid and ascites samples by enzyme immune assay. If you are the author, publisher, or representative of the original work, please contact info[at]snapsummaries[dot]com with any questions or concerns.
Bacteria can be identified through biochemical tests, dna/rna analysis, and serological testing methods. Bacteria are the smallest and most numerous organisms known to man. Such organisms are called extremophiles.
There are billions of bacteria inside the human intestines.
In this lab experiment, e. Live bacteria are used as antigen in the primary screening of culture fluid and ascites samples by enzyme immune assay. They are also very versatile organisms, surviving in extremely inhospitable conditions. You will see them all again as the course progresses.