Return of the Jedi

This past week I tested my new colonies with the oxidase reagent in order to see if the cytochrome oxidase enzyme plus the oxygen would make my bacteria look purple or not within twenty seconds. There was no difference in the color of the bacteria, therefore my results were negative. I then continued to finish my testing ending with a glucose fermentation test and motility test. The glucose fermentation test resulted as positive while my motility test resulted as negative. I finally found that my bacteria was Escherichia coli! This was an awesome experience and I am willing to do this process all over again. I have my wonderful mentors to thank.