Biomedical Science Lab Equipment Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is an Erlenmeyer Flask used for?

Conducting gel electrophoresis

Stirring, mixing, and heating liquids

Holding solids or liquids that may release gases (correct)

Measuring liquid volumes

Which of the following statements is true about a Beaker?

It has good precision to measure volumes.

It holds solids or liquids. (correct)

It is highly accurate.

It is primarily used for mixing only.

What is a Graduated Cylinder used for?

Measuring volumes of liquid

What does a Disposable/Sterile Pipette do?

Measures or transfers a quantity of liquid Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Micropipette?

To very accurately measure volumes of liquids Signup and view all the answers

What does a Micro-centrifuge tube hold?

Liquids that will be placed in a centrifuge Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Test Tube?

Mix and heat chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is Gel Electrophoresis used for?

To separate DNA fragments by length Signup and view all the answers

What does a Vortex Mixer do?

Mix small vials of liquid Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a PCR Thermal Cycler Machine?

Amplifies segments of DNA via Polymerase Chain Reaction Signup and view all the answers

An Alcohol Burner produces an open flame.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a Microcentrifuge?

Separates fluids based on density Signup and view all the answers

What is a Hot Plate used for?

Heating substances electrically Signup and view all the answers

What is a Scoopula used for?

Transferring solid chemicals Signup and view all the answers

What is a Digital Water Bath used for?

Incubating samples in water at a constant temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Test Tube Brush?

Cleans test tubes and graduated cylinders Signup and view all the answers

What is an Incubator used for?

Providing a controlled environment for cell and tissue cultures Signup and view all the answers

What is a Ring Stand used for?

Holding or clamping laboratory glassware in place Signup and view all the answers

What is a Burette Clamp used for?

Holding and securing a burette on a stand Signup and view all the answers

What is the Lab Quest Mini?

A computer interface for data collection and analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is an Inoculating Loop?

A tool used to retrieve an inoculum from a culture Signup and view all the answers

What is a Petri Dish used for?

Growing cultures of cells Signup and view all the answers

What is a Collection Tube used for?

Collecting samples Signup and view all the answers

What does a Compound Microscope do?

Magnifies images of small objects Signup and view all the answers

What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protective Equipment Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Laboratory Equipment Overview

Erlenmeyer Flask: Conical shape, ideal for holding gases or liquids that may splatter during reactions.
Beaker: General-purpose container for stirring, mixing, and varying heating of liquids, but less accurate for measuring volumes.
Graduated Cylinder: Used for moderately accurate volume measurements of liquids, ensuring more precision than a beaker.

Liquid Handling Tools

Disposable/Sterile Pipette: Plastic tool equipped with a bulb, used for measuring or transferring small quantities of liquid, typically a single drop at a time.
Micropipette: Highly accurate instrument for measuring and dispensing minuscule volumes of liquid.

Centrifugation Equipment

Micro-centrifuge Tube: Designed to hold samples that are processed in a centrifuge.
Micro-centrifuge Tube Rack: Organizes and supports micro-centrifuge tubes during experiments.

General Laboratory Equipment

Test Tube: Used for mixing and heating chemicals and holding small sample volumes.
Gel Electrophoresis Chamber: Facilitates the separation of DNA fragments based on size by conducting gel electrophoresis.
Vortex Mixer: Electric device that rapidly mixes small liquid samples using a vertically oriented cupping mechanism.

DNA Analysis Tools

PCR Thermal Cycler Machine: Amplifies specific segments of DNA using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method.

Heating Devices

Alcohol Burner: Produces an open flame for heating purposes.
Microcentrifuge: Separates various samples based on density.
Hot Plate: An electrically powered, portable heating system for experiments.

Sample Handling and Preparation

Scoopula: Tool for transferring solid chemical substances.
Digital Water Bath: Used for incubating samples in water at stable temperatures over extended periods.
Test Tube Brush: Used for cleaning test tubes and graduated cylinders.

Cell and Tissue Culture Tools

Incubator: Provides a controlled environment for safe cell and tissue culture work, regulating essential conditions like temperature and contamination control.

Support and Structural Equipment

Ring Stand: Metal pole with a base that supports laboratory glassware, offering stability during reactions that need heating with a Bunsen burner.
Burette Clamp: Specifically secures burettes to a stand, enhancing convenience during titration experiments.

Data Collection and Analysis

Lab Quest Mini: Computer interface that gathers data, creating graphs and performing analyses from laboratory experiments.

Microbiology Tools

Inoculating Loop: Used in microbiology to collect and transfer microbial cultures from one medium to another.
Petri Dish: Flat dish used for growing cell cultures in a controlled setting.

Miscellaneous Equipment

Collection Tube: Intended for collecting samples, often used for biological specimens.
Compound Microscope: Optical instrument used to magnify small objects for detailed examination.
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Essential gear that protects laboratory workers from injuries or infections, including gloves, masks, and goggles.

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Test your knowledge of essential lab equipment used in biomedical science with these flashcards. Each card provides a term along with its definition, helping you to understand their applications and features. Perfect for students and professionals in the field of biomedical science.