MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY

COLLEGE OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

VELEZ COLLEGE

EXERCISE 3. Hanging Drop Method

Student’s Name _______________________ Sec ____ Group____ Date ________

PURPOSE:
To demonstrate (a) form, (b) arrangement, and (c) motility of some organisms in the living
state.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Draw and label the hanging drop preparation. Observe and draw the bacteria under high
power objective. Take note of its form, arrangement, and movement. Indicate the direction
of movement with arrows.
OBSERVATIONS:
I. HANGING DROP PREPARATION
 II. Gaffkya tetragena

III. Proteus vulgaris

CONCLUSION: