Podcast Beta
Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of a laboratory incubator?
What is the main purpose of using a CO2 incubator?
What is the primary function of an oven in a laboratory?
What type of oven is used for drying or dehydrating samples under vacuum?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary function of a water bath?
Signup and view all the answers
What type of water bath is used for agitation of samples?
Signup and view all the answers
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, and fungal growth.
- Types of incubators include ordinary incubator, CO2 incubator, and shaker incubator.
Laboratory Ovens
- A laboratory oven is widely used to sterilize, dry, and heat equipment and materials in a laboratory.
- Uses of ovens include drying or dehydrating samples, sterilizing metal and glass, and evaporating excess solvent.
- Types of laboratory ovens include mechanical ovens, which circulate air throughout the chamber, and 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, and shaking water baths.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
This quiz covers the basics of laboratory incubators, ovens, and water baths, including their uses and types. Learn about the importance of these equipment in microbiological and cell cultures.
