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What does the term 'microbiology' refer to?
What does the term 'microbiology' refer to?
- The study of outer space and galaxies
- The study of rocks and minerals
- The study of plants and animals visible to the naked eye
- The study of all living organisms that are too small to be visible with the naked eye (correct)
Who is credited with inventing the petri dish?
Who is credited with inventing the petri dish?
- Robert Hooke
- Louis Pasteur
- Julius Richard Petri (correct)
- Robert Koch
Which field of microbiology focuses on multicellular parasites?
Which field of microbiology focuses on multicellular parasites?
- Mycology
- Bacteriology
- Virology
- Parasitology (correct)
In microbiology, what term is used to describe unicellular animal-like protists?
In microbiology, what term is used to describe unicellular animal-like protists?
What is the primary purpose of agar in a petri dish?
What is the primary purpose of agar in a petri dish?
'Virology' is the field of microbiology that focuses on which type of microorganism?
'Virology' is the field of microbiology that focuses on which type of microorganism?
What is the primary component of a steam autoclave?
What is the primary component of a steam autoclave?
Which laboratory tool is usually made of glass and has a conical body?
Which laboratory tool is usually made of glass and has a conical body?
What is the purpose of laboratory tweezers and forceps in a lab environment?
What is the purpose of laboratory tweezers and forceps in a lab environment?
Which tool is commonly used for mixing, heating, and cultivating microbes with liquid cultures?
Which tool is commonly used for mixing, heating, and cultivating microbes with liquid cultures?
What are Petri Dishes specifically designed for?
What are Petri Dishes specifically designed for?
In a laboratory setting, what are Test Tubes often used to collect?
In a laboratory setting, what are Test Tubes often used to collect?
Why is it important to always ensure that the heating element in the autoclave is covered with water during use?
Why is it important to always ensure that the heating element in the autoclave is covered with water during use?
What is the standard pressure used in autoclaves to achieve a chamber temperature of at least 250F?
What is the standard pressure used in autoclaves to achieve a chamber temperature of at least 250F?
What is the purpose of the biological indicator test for autoclaves?
What is the purpose of the biological indicator test for autoclaves?
What is the goal of sterilization in an autoclave?
What is the goal of sterilization in an autoclave?
Which phase of sterilization in an autoclave involves reaching the desired temperature and pressure to kill microorganisms?
Which phase of sterilization in an autoclave involves reaching the desired temperature and pressure to kill microorganisms?
What is Geobacillus stearothermophilus used for in relation to autoclaves?
What is Geobacillus stearothermophilus used for in relation to autoclaves?
What is the purpose of using flaming as a sterilization method?
What is the purpose of using flaming as a sterilization method?
How do hot forced-air ovens differ from hot static-air ovens in sterilization?
How do hot forced-air ovens differ from hot static-air ovens in sterilization?
What is the role of Ethylene Oxide in the sterilization process?
What is the role of Ethylene Oxide in the sterilization process?
What is the main advantage of using hot forced-air ovens for sterilization?
What is the main advantage of using hot forced-air ovens for sterilization?
Why do thicker items enclosed in packaging require more time or higher temperature for sterilization?
Why do thicker items enclosed in packaging require more time or higher temperature for sterilization?
What is the primary function of incineration in the context of sterilization?
What is the primary function of incineration in the context of sterilization?
What is the purpose of alkylation within cells?
What is the purpose of alkylation within cells?
Which method is NOT used in sterilization procedures mentioned in the text?
Which method is NOT used in sterilization procedures mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of an incubator in laboratories?
What is the main purpose of an incubator in laboratories?
What does inoculation involve in laboratory practices?
What does inoculation involve in laboratory practices?
What does aseptic technique aim to prevent?
What does aseptic technique aim to prevent?
Which of the following is NOT an application of incubators mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an application of incubators mentioned in the text?
