Common Laboratory Apparatus (Microbiology and Parasitology)
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What is the primary purpose of an inoculating loop?

  • To take microbiological cultures from an infected area
  • To inoculate living microorganisms into a sample
  • To hold objects for examination under a microscope
  • To transfer a small sample of microorganisms from a culture (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of an inoculating needle?

  • To hold objects for examination under a microscope
  • To take microbiological cultures from an infected area
  • To transfer a small sample of microorganisms from a culture
  • To transfer and inoculate living microorganisms (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of a glass slide?

  • To transfer a small sample of microorganisms from a culture
  • To take microbiological cultures from an infected area
  • To transfer and inoculate living microorganisms
  • To hold objects for examination under a microscope (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of a cover slip?

    <p>To hold the specimen in place and protect it from contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Petri dish?

    <p>To culture different microorganisms, like bacteria and molds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of cotton swabs?

    <p>To take microbiological cultures and DNA samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the oil immersion objective (OIO) in a compound microscope?

    <p>To increase the resolving power by reducing light refraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the stage clips in a compound microscope?

    <p>To hold the glass slide in place on the stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the compound microscope connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses?

    <p>The body tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the iris diaphragm in a compound microscope?

    <p>To control the amount of light reaching the specimen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the compound microscope is used to sharpen focus, especially at higher magnification?

    <p>The fine adjustment knob</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the low powered objective (LPO) in a compound microscope?

    <p>To cover a wide field of view for examining large specimens</p> Signup and view all the answers

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