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What is the primary function of a pipette in a laboratory setting?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary use of a medical autoclave?
Who is the Petri dish named after?
Who is the Petri dish named after?
Flashcards
Pipette
Pipette
A device used for precisely measuring and transferring small volumes of liquids.
Bunsen Burner
Bunsen Burner
A laboratory tool that produces a controlled flame for various purposes like heating and sterilization.
Petri Dish
Petri Dish
A shallow, lidded container used for cultivating cells or tiny plants in a controlled environment.
Medical Autoclave
Medical Autoclave
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Autoclave
Autoclave
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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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