Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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A student is asked to prepare a serial dilution of a bacterial culture. What is the main purpose of this technique?
A student observes cloudy growth in a nutrient broth after incubation. What does this indicate about the sample?
Describe the difference between sterilization and disinfection.
Describe the purpose of using a control sample in a microbiology experiment.
Describe the purpose of using a water bath in microbiology laboratories.
Explain why it is important to flame the neck of a test tube before and after removing a sample.
Explain why it is important to label Petri dishes on the bottom rather than the lid.
Explain why it is important to use sterile techniques when working with pure cultures.
Name one reason why aseptic technique is important in microbiology laboratories.
What is the function of the condenser in a compound light microscope?
What is the main function of a Bunsen burner in microbiology laboratories?
What is the main purpose of using a negative stain in microbiology?
What is the purpose of using selective media in microbiology?
