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3. Industrial Use of Micro-organisms
This Association for Science Education (ASE) publication about the industrial use of micro-organisms was developed in association with Nipa Laboratories Ltd. At the time, the company was recognised throughout the world as a specialist in the production of microbiocides for use as preservatives and antioxidants, particularly in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries.
The booklet contained guidance for teachers and notes for students. It included activities suitable for both students aged 14 to 16 (O-level work) and for students aged 16 to 19 (A-level work).
Teachers’ Guide
1. Industrial background
2. Educational scope
3. Notes on experiments
*Experiment A: Identification of bacteria using an industrial catalogue
(i) Integrated science/biology,
*Experiment B: The industrial evaluation of soaps and skin antiseptics
(i) Integrated science/biology,
(ii) O/A-level biology project
*Experiment C: Survey of food preservation techniques
(i) Integrated science/biology,
*Experiment D: The 'Challenge Test’ to determine the effectiveness of preservatives
(i) A-level biology project
(ii) Integrated science/biology,
Students’ Notes
Introduction
Experiment A(i): Classification of bacteria
Experiment B(i): Determining the effectiveness of different soaps
Experiment B(ii): Evaluation of soaps and skin antiseptics
Experiment C(i): Survey of food preservation techniques
Experiment D(i): The 'Challenge Test' to determine the effectiveness of preservatives
Experiment D(ii): Determination of the presence of preservatives in food and other products
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