Laboratory Equipment Overview

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What is the primary function of a pipette in a laboratory setting?

To culture cells within a sealed environment
To generate a gas flame for heating purposes
To transport a measured volume of liquid (correct)
To sterilize equipment using steam

Which of the following statements about the Bunsen burner is true?

It is primarily used to culture small moss plants.
It sterilizes equipment using gamma radiation.
It is named after a prominent cell biologist.
It produces a single open gas flame for various laboratory processes. (correct)

What material is a Petri dish typically made from?

Ceramic
Metal only
Rubber
Plastic or glass (correct)

What is the primary use of a medical autoclave?

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Who is the Petri dish named after?

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Flashcards

Pipette

A device used for precisely measuring and transferring small volumes of liquids.

Bunsen Burner

A laboratory tool that produces a controlled flame for various purposes like heating and sterilization.

Petri Dish

A shallow, lidded container used for cultivating cells or tiny plants in a controlled environment.

Medical Autoclave

A device that uses steam to kill germs and bacteria on medical equipment and tools.

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Autoclave

A device that uses high-pressure steam to sterilize medical instruments, equipment, and materials.

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Study Notes

Pipettes

Pipettes are used to transfer precise volumes of liquids.

Bunsen Burners

Bunsen burners produce a single gas flame.
They are used for heating, sterilization, and combustion.
Named after Robert Bunsen.

Petri Dishes

Petri dishes are shallow, cylindrical containers.
Often made of glass or plastic.
Used for culturing cells or small plants.
Named after Julius R. Petri.

Medical Autoclaves

Medical autoclaves use steam for sterilization.
Sterilization inactivates microorganisms.
Simplest type of autoclave.

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Description

This quiz covers essential laboratory equipment including pipettes, Bunsen burners, Petri dishes, and medical autoclaves. Learn about their functions, applications, and historical figures associated with them. Test your knowledge of common lab tools used in various scientific disciplines.