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What is the primary function of a laboratory incubator?
What is the purpose of a CO2 incubator?
What is the primary use of a laboratory oven?
What is the function of a vacuum oven?
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What is the purpose of a water bath?
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What type of water bath is used to incubate samples with gentle agitation?
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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
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This quiz covers the basics of laboratory incubators and ovens, including their uses, types, and features. Learn about the importance of temperature, humidity, and gaseous content in laboratory cultures.
