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Aseptic techniques are designed to provide a barrier between the microorganisms in the environment and the ______ cell culture.
Aseptic techniques are designed to provide a barrier between the microorganisms in the environment and the ______ cell culture.
sterile
Successful cell culture depends on keeping the cells free from ______.
Successful cell culture depends on keeping the cells free from ______.
contamination
For routine cleaning, the work surface should be wiped with ______% ethanol.
For routine cleaning, the work surface should be wiped with ______% ethanol.
70
Wearing personal protective equipment reduces the probability of contamination from ______ as well as dirt and dust from your clothes.
Wearing personal protective equipment reduces the probability of contamination from ______ as well as dirt and dust from your clothes.
The ______ work area should be disinfected thoroughly.
The ______ work area should be disinfected thoroughly.
______ is a key element of aseptic technique.
______ is a key element of aseptic technique.
Commercial reagents and media undergo strict quality control to ensure their ______
Commercial reagents and media undergo strict quality control to ensure their ______
Always sterilize any reagents, media, or solutions prepared in the laboratory using the appropriate ______ procedure
Always sterilize any reagents, media, or solutions prepared in the laboratory using the appropriate ______ procedure
______ is a method of sterilization mentioned in the text
______ is a method of sterilization mentioned in the text
Sterile handling is important to prevent ______
Sterile handling is important to prevent ______
Sterile ______ is another method of ensuring sterility
Sterile ______ is another method of ensuring sterility
Tips for aseptic technique in cell culture include sterile ______
Tips for aseptic technique in cell culture include sterile ______
Bacterial contamination is characterized by cells that are a few ______ in diameter.
Bacterial contamination is characterized by cells that are a few ______ in diameter.
Bacterial contamination can take on a variety of ______ ranging from spheres to rods and spirals.
Bacterial contamination can take on a variety of ______ ranging from spheres to rods and spirals.
Molds are ______ that grow as multicellular filaments called hyphae.
Molds are ______ that grow as multicellular filaments called hyphae.
Mycoplasma are simple ______ that lack a cell wall.
Mycoplasma are simple ______ that lack a cell wall.
Yeasts are ______ Fungi ranging in size from a few um up to 40 um.
Yeasts are ______ Fungi ranging in size from a few um up to 40 um.
Infected cell cultures with bacterial contamination usually appear ______/cloudy.
Infected cell cultures with bacterial contamination usually appear ______/cloudy.
