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Mouth pipetting is allowed in the laboratory.
False
Disposable gloves must be worn as indicated.
True
Obeying warning signs is not necessary in the laboratory environment.
False
After the agar cools and solidifies, the dish is ready to receive a microbe-laden sample in a process known as inoculation or 'plating'.
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Safety rules include keeping electrical cords clear of passageways.
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All department employees are required to report defective equipment, unsafe conditions, acts, or safety hazards to their supervisor.
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The biosafety cabinet is used to work with materials contaminated with pathogens requiring a defined biosafety level.
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The centrifuge separates more dense substances to move to the top of the tube.
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An autoclave is used to sterilize equipment and supplies by subjecting them to high pressure saturated steam at 100 °C for around 15–20 minutes.
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The Petri dish is a laboratory tool used to transport a measured volume of liquid.
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