"WardsSci000192"

E. coli with JM101 can be transformed with pUC8 plasmid to become resistant to Ampicillin and to metabolize lactose

Noted for capsular swelling. Causes pneumonia and urinary tract infections.

Isolated from human nasopharynx, saliva, and sputum. Spontaneously agglutinates in saline.

Ames test strain for detecting carcinogens. Causes infection in humans. 

isolated from human intestine. Lactose positive and sucrose positive after a few days’ growth. Causes a mild form of dysentery.

Normal flora of respiratory tract. Beta-lactamase positive. Also known by the name Branhamella catarrhalis

Isolated from sewage, human intestines, and urinary tract infections. Spreading colonies are seen on agar growth medium. 

Isolated from human urinary tract and wound infections, this organism is identifiable by its characteristic putrefactive odor. 

Both of these strains of Serratia marcescens are colorless mutants when plated alone, but when grown together, they produce a red pigment.

Used for culturing Dictyostelium discoideum (cellular slime mold).