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Basic Microbiology Apparatus Quiz

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What is the purpose of a Colony Counter?

To count colonies of bacteria (correct)

To store microbiological cultures

To heat liquids and solutions

To measure the zone of inhibition

What is the function of a Durham’s Tube?

To measure the zone of inhibition

To capture the gas produced by microorganisms (correct)

To grow microbiological cultures

To reduce contamination of bacteria

When would you use a Candle Jar in a laboratory setting?

To heat solutions uniformly

To perform routine spot tests

To count colonies of bacteria

To culture microaerophilic and anaerobic microorganisms (correct)

What is the function of an Antibiotic Disk?

To determine antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

Which equipment is used for spot tests, drop transfers, and mixing?

Applicator Stick Signup and view all the answers

Where would you store or preserve cultures and sensitive materials in a laboratory?

Refrigerator Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Petri Dish in the microbiology laboratory?

To culture microorganisms in solid media Signup and view all the answers

Which apparatus is primarily used for transferring microorganisms and streaking?

Inoculating Loop & Needle Signup and view all the answers

What is the common function of BEAKERS in a microbiology laboratory?

To measure liquids Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature does an Autoclave sterilize equipment in the microbiology laboratory?

120°C at 15 psi for 15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Which apparatus is specifically designed for the simultaneous staining of slides?

Staining Rack Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a Glass Slide in a microbiology laboratory?

To stain and observe under the microscope Signup and view all the answers