6 Questions
What is the primary function of a laboratory incubator?
To maintain optimal temperature, humidity, and gaseous content for cell growth
Which type of incubator is used for drying or dehydrating samples under vacuum?
Vacuum Oven
What is the purpose of a water bath in a laboratory?
To incubate samples in water at a constant temperature
What is the primary function of an oven in a laboratory?
To sterilize, dry, and heat equipment and materials
Which type of water bath is used for shaking and incubating samples?
Shaking water bath
What is a common use of a laboratory incubator?
Bacterial growth
Study Notes
Laboratory Incubators
- A laboratory incubator is a heated, insulated box used to grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures.
- It maintains optimal temperature, humidity, and gaseous content of the atmosphere inside.
- Uses of incubators include:
- Bacterial growth
- Cell growth
- Fungal growth
- Types of incubators include:
- Ordinary Incubator
- CO2 Incubator
- Shaker Incubator
Laboratory Ovens
- Laboratory ovens are widely used in medical laboratories to sterilize, dry, and heat equipment and materials.
- Uses of ovens include:
- Drying or dehydrating samples by removing moisture
- Sterilizing samples by removing or destroying bacteria or microorganisms
- Evaporating excess solvent
- Types of laboratory ovens include:
- Mechanical Ovens, which circulate air throughout the chamber
- Vacuum Ovens, which are used for drying or dehydrating samples under vacuum
Water Baths
- A water bath is laboratory equipment made from a container filled with heated water.
- It is used to incubate samples in water at a constant temperature over a long period of time.
- Types of water baths include:
- Circulating water baths
- Non-circulating water baths
- Shaking water baths
This quiz covers the basics of laboratory incubators, ovens, and water baths, including their uses and types.
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