Biology Lab Equipment Quiz

Laboratory Equipment and Tools

• Pocket Scale: A compact device used to measure small weights accurately.
• Compound Microscope: An optical instrument for magnifying small objects, utilizing multiple lenses.
• Weight Measurement Tools: Various instruments to determine mass including slinky/spring scales and digital balances.
• Glass Slide (Rectangle): A flat piece of glass used to hold specimens for microscopic examination.
• Cover Slip (Square): Thin square glass used to cover specimens on a slide and protect them.
• Tape Measure: A flexible measuring tape used to measure length or distance.

Dissecting Instruments

• Dissecting Pan: A tray for laying out specimens during dissection.
• Dissecting Set: Essential tools for dissection, including:
  • Dissecting scissors for cutting tissue.
  • Spatula for scraping.
  • Scalpel for precise incisions.
  • Pointing knife/rod to manipulate structures.
  • Tweezers/forceps for grasping small objects.
  • Magnifying glass for enhancing visibility.
  • Dissecting pins for securing specimens.

Measurement Devices

• Digital pH Meter: An electronic device for measuring the acidity or alkalinity of solutions.
• Blood Pressure Monitoring Apparatus: Equipment to measure blood pressure, consisting of:
  • Stethoscope for listening to bodily sounds.
  • Blood pressure cuff to obtain pressure readings.
  • Stigmo manometer for visual blood pressure readings.
• Double Beam Platform Balance: Used for precise weighing of heavier samples by comparing masses.
• Kitchen Scale: A simpler scale designed for everyday use in food measurement.

Laboratory Glassware

• Beaker: A cylindrical glass container for mixing and heating substances.
• Erlenmeyer Flask: A flask with a tapered neck used for swirling and mixing solutions.
• Florence Flask/Volumetric Flask: Flask designed for precise volumes and reactions.
• Graduated Cylinder: Tall, narrow glassware used for accurately measuring liquid volumes.
• Evaporating Dish: Used to contain liquids for evaporation.
• Burette (With Knob): A graduated glass tube with a tap, used for dispensing liquids in titrations.

Additional Tools

• Strainer: A tool for separating solids from liquids.
• Tripod: A three-legged stand used to support beakers and flasks over a flame.
• Wire Gauze: A screen used to distribute heat evenly when heating containers.
• Asbestos (White part): Material used to insulate, often placed under containers for safety.
• Funnel: Helps transfer liquids into containers without spills.
• Wash Bottle: A bottle with a nozzle used for rinsing or washing laboratory glassware.
• Pipette: A tool for transferring small volumes of liquid accurately.
• Stirring Rod: A long rod used for mixing solutions.
• Laboratory Thermometer: Measures temperature in various lab processes.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Syringe: A device for injecting fluids into or withdrawing them from a specimen or system.
• Test Tube Brush: Used for cleaning test tubes to maintain hygiene.
• Test Tube: Glass container for holding small amounts of liquid.
• Test Tube Rack: A holder for supporting test tubes in an upright position.

Test your knowledge on various tools used in biology laboratories. This quiz covers essential equipment like microscopes, scales, and dissection kits. Perfect for students prepping for practical exams or enhancing their lab skills.