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?

<p>To determine antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Applicator Stick (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Refrigerator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To culture microorganisms in solid media (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which apparatus is primarily used for transferring microorganisms and streaking?

<p>Inoculating Loop &amp; Needle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To measure liquids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>120°C at 15 psi for 15 minutes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Staining Rack (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To stain and observe under the microscope (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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