Mycobacterium Species Model
Product Code : JC-BE-6207
The Mycobacterium Species Model from Jaincolab is a three-dimensional teaching model that illustrates the genus Mycobacterium and the major species of clinical importance.
It is used in microbiology courses to explain the shared cell wall features of this genus and the distinct diseases caused by its key species.
What the Concept States
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Cell Wall Composition | A lipid-rich cell wall containing mycolic acids gives the genus its acid-fast staining property |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | The causative agent of tuberculosis, spread through respiratory droplets |
| Mycobacterium leprae | Causes leprosy (Hansen's disease); it cannot be cultured on artificial media |
| Mycobacterium avium Complex | Opportunistic species causing disseminated disease mainly in immunocompromised individuals |
| Growth Characteristics | Most Mycobacterium species grow slowly, often requiring weeks for visible culture growth |
Key Features
- Illustrates the shared acid-fast cell wall structure of the Mycobacterium genus
- Shows key species and their distinct disease associations
- Explains the slow growth characteristic of mycobacterial culture
- Durable, exam-oriented construction for repeated classroom use
- Compact benchtop format suitable for laboratories and lecture halls
Why Choose Jaincolab
As a trusted biology lab equipment supplier in India, Jaincolab (Jain Scientific Suppliers) is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified manufacturer and exporter of laboratory and scientific teaching models, supplying biology, chemistry, physics, and pharmacy equipment to institutions across India and internationally. Explore our complete range on the Biology Equipment category page, including our T.B. Infection Model and Chlamydia Species Summary Model, for related microbiology teaching aids.
Applications
| Application Area | Use |
|---|---|
| Microbiology Education | Teaching Mycobacterium genus classification and disease correlation |
| Medical Colleges | Explaining tuberculosis, leprosy, and opportunistic mycobacterial infections |
| Diagnostic Laboratories | Training staff on acid-fast staining and mycobacterial culture techniques |
| Public Health Training | Understanding tuberculosis and leprosy control programs |
| Science Exhibitions | Visual overview of Mycobacterium species for general audiences |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Mycobacterium Species Model demonstrate?
A. It demonstrates the genus Mycobacterium and the major species of clinical importance.
Q2. Why are Mycobacterium species called acid-fast?
A. Their lipid-rich, mycolic acid-containing cell wall resists decolorization by acid-alcohol during staining.
Q3. What disease does Mycobacterium leprae cause?
A. It causes leprosy (Hansen's disease) and cannot be cultured on artificial laboratory media.
Q4. Why do mycobacterial cultures take longer to grow?
A. Their complex, lipid-rich cell wall slows nutrient uptake, resulting in slow generation times.
Q5. Who uses this model?
A. Microbiology and medical students and faculty use it to study Mycobacterium species.
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