6 Questions
What is the primary function of a laboratory incubator?
To grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures
What type of incubator is used to maintain a specific gaseous content in the atmosphere?
CO2 Incubator
What is the primary use of a laboratory oven?
To sterilize equipment and materials
What type of laboratory oven is used for drying or dehydrating samples under vacuum?
Vacuum Oven
What is the purpose of a water bath?
To incubate samples in water at a constant temperature
What type of water bath circulates water throughout the chamber?
Circulating water bath
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:
- Ordinary Incubator
- CO2 Incubator
- Shaker Incubator
Laboratory Ovens
- Ovens are used in medical laboratories to:
- Sterilize equipment and materials
- Dry or dehydrate samples
- Evaporate excess solvent
- Uses of ovens include:
- Sterilizing metal and glass
- Drying or dehydrating samples
- Evaporating excess solvent
- Types of laboratory ovens:
- Mechanical Ovens: circulate air throughout the chamber
- Vacuum Ovens: 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:
- Circulating water baths
- Non-circulating water baths
- Shaking water baths
This quiz covers the basics of laboratory incubators and ovens, including their uses, types, and functions in maintaining optimal conditions for microbiological and cell cultures.
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