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 accidentally spills a bacterial culture on the bench. What should they do first?
A student is preparing a slide to observe bacteria under a microscope. What is the first step they should take?
A student observes cloudy growth in a broth culture. What does this indicate about the broth?
Describe one way to prevent cross-contamination between different microbial samples.
Describe the importance of using a sterile technique when opening and closing culture containers.
Describe the purpose of using a control plate in a microbiology experiment.
Explain why hands should be washed before and after working in a microbiology laboratory.
Explain why it is important to flame the neck of a test tube before and after transferring cultures.
Name one safety precaution that should always be followed when working with microorganisms in the laboratory.
What is the function of an incubator in a microbiology laboratory?
What is the main difference between a selective and a differential medium?
What is the main purpose of using an inoculating loop in microbiology?
What is the main reason for labeling all culture plates and tubes before incubation?
What is the purpose of using a streak plate method in microbiology?
