Microbiology: Lab Equipment Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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Microbiology: Lab Equipment Questions
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What is the primary purpose of an autoclave?
To sterilize equipment and materials using high-pressure steam.
What is a petri dish commonly used for in microbiology?
To culture and grow microorganisms.
What material are most...
Microbiology: Lab Equipment Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
What is the primary purpose of an autoclave?
✔✔ To sterilize equipment and materials using high-pressure steam.
What is a petri dish commonly used for in microbiology?
✔✔ To culture and grow microorganisms.
What material are most inoculation loops made of?
✔✔ Metal or plastic.
What is a spectrophotometer used for in microbiology labs?
✔✔ To measure the absorbance of light by a solution, often to determine cell concentration.
Why is immersion oil used with certain microscope objectives?
✔✔ To increase the resolution by reducing light refraction.
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, What is the function of a laminar flow hood?
✔✔ To provide a sterile environment by directing filtered air over the workspace.
What is the role of a centrifuge in microbiology labs?
✔✔ To separate components in a sample based on their density.
How is an agar plate typically stored after inoculation?
✔✔ Inverted to prevent condensation from dripping onto the culture.
What is the use of a pipette in microbiology?
✔✔ To accurately measure and transfer small volumes of liquid.
What type of glassware is typically used to prepare culture media?
✔✔ Erlenmeyer flasks or beakers.
Why are Bunsen burners used in microbiology labs?
✔✔ To sterilize equipment and create an aseptic zone.
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