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Bacteriology Science Fair Project

Does Bacteria Become Resistant to Antibiotics?

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Does Bacteria Become Resistant to Antibiotics? | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Are bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics? This science project will explore the effects of repeated exposure to antibiotics on bacteria.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that bacteria will become more resistant to an antibiotic when exposed repeatedly to it.

Method & Materials

You will use agar plates to test for the presence of microorganisms, and you will use objects of your choice to test for the presence of bacteria. You will also use Q-tips and toothpicks to get bacteria from different sources.
You will need one sterile agar plate labeled with letter A (for antibiotic added), one sterile agar plate without writing on it (antibiotic free plate), objects of your choice to test for the presence of microorganisms, Q-tips, toothpicks, and markers for labeling.

Results

The results of this experiment showed that bacteria can become more resistant to an antibiotic when exposed repeatedly to it. This is an important observation, as it shows that the overuse of antibiotics can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting and unique because it explores the effects of repeated exposure to antibiotics on bacteria, which is an important issue in the medical field.

Also Consider

Experiment variations to consider include testing different types of antibiotics, testing different sources of bacteria, and testing different concentrations of antibiotics.

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