Microslide Helpful Bacteria (Product Code: SLE/PS/89) is a Microslide of 8 related 35mm images, photographed through a microscope, used to teach the useful roles of bacteria in school biology and environmental science. It covers bacteria of decay and fermentation at 2000x, nitrogen-fixing bacteria in soil, a root nodule and roots, and the bacteria behind vinegar, cheese and sour milk. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | Microslide of 8 related 35mm images |
| Viewing | Microslide Viewer |
| Decomposition and fermentation | Bacteria of decay (2000x), bacteria of fermentation (2000x) |
| Nitrogen fixation | Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in soil, in a nodule and in roots |
| Food-related bacteria | Vinegar bacteria, cheese bacteria, sour milk bacteria |
| Labelling | Arrows and callouts mark the features being studied |
| Text folder | Detailed notes and questions, with a pocket for storing the Microslide |
| Product code | SLE/PS/89 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
Many students think of bacteria only as germs. This set balances that picture by showing bacteria that break down dead matter, ferment sugars and supply plants with nitrogen. The three nitrogen-fixing images follow the bacteria from the soil into a root nodule and the root itself, giving a clear visual thread through the nitrogen cycle.
The last three images bring the topic into the kitchen with vinegar, cheese and sour milk bacteria, a natural lead-in to a curd-making or fermentation activity. Schools putting together a microbiology teaching kit often pair this set with Microslide Harmful Bacteria so students weigh the benefits of bacteria against the diseases some of them cause.
Microslide Helpful Bacteria is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which does business as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana. The company sources Microslide titles and viewers for biology and environmental science courses and delivers them with any other lab items on the same order to institutions and dealers in India and international markets. Company information is on the ScienceLab profile page.
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Which bacteria are shown in the Microslide Helpful Bacteria?
The Microslide Helpful Bacteria shows bacteria of decay, bacteria of fermentation, nitrogen-fixing bacteria in soil, in a nodule and in roots, and the bacteria associated with vinegar, cheese and sour milk.
Does the Microslide Helpful Bacteria cover the nitrogen cycle?
Yes. Three images in the Microslide Helpful Bacteria show nitrogen-fixing bacteria in soil, in a root nodule and in roots, so teachers can explain how these bacteria make nitrogen available to plants.
What magnification is stated for the Microslide Helpful Bacteria images?
The bacteria of decay and the bacteria of fermentation images in the Microslide Helpful Bacteria are marked 2000x. Magnification is not stated for the other six images; ask us if you need it confirmed.
Does the Microslide Helpful Bacteria contain live bacteria?
No. The Microslide Helpful Bacteria is a set of 8 photographic images taken through a microscope, viewed with a Microslide Viewer. There are no cultures to grow or dispose of, so it can be used in any classroom.
Who supplies the Microslide Helpful Bacteria?
The Microslide Helpful Bacteria is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, to schools, colleges and dealers in India and international markets.
What details should I send for a Microslide Helpful Bacteria quotation?
For a Microslide Helpful Bacteria quotation, send the number of sets, the number of viewers you need and the delivery location through the contact page.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026