Microbiology Glossary


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Microbiology Glossary

Part 2, English terms and abbreviations with explanations.

Term	Explanation
GC	(GonoCoccus?)
GHI	Gelatin and Heart Infusion. Used in motility testing.
Gland	A fitting used to prevent leakage at a rotating shaft.
GMP	Good Manufacturing Practice: US FDA requirements for pharmaceutical production (includes laboratory practice)
GN	Gram Negative
Good buffer(s)	‘Good’ is the name of the developer, not an indication of quality. This is a set of buffers particularly useful for biochemical work.