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What is the primary purpose of a laboratory incubator?
What type of incubator is used to control the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere inside?
What is the primary use of an oven in a laboratory setting?
What is the purpose of a vacuum oven?
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What is the purpose of a water bath in a laboratory?
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What type of water bath is used to mix and agitate samples during incubation?
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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.
- The incubator maintains optimal temperature, humidity, and gaseous content of the atmosphere inside.
- Uses of incubator include: • Bacterial growth • Cell growth • Fungal growth
- Types of incubators include: • Ordinary Incubator • CO2 Incubator • Shaker Incubator
Laboratory Ovens
- Ovens are widely used in medical laboratories to sterilize, dry, and heat equipment and materials.
- Uses of Oven include: • Drying or Dehydrating – Removing moisture from samples • Sterilizing – Removing or destroying bacteria or microorganisms from something (used for metal and glass) • Evaporating – Used to evaporate excess solvent
- Types Of Laboratory Ovens include: • Mechanical Ovens – These ovens circulate air throughout the chamber • Vacuum Ovens – These ovens 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 bath include: • Circulating water baths • Non-circulating water baths • Shaking water baths
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This quiz covers laboratory incubators, ovens, and water baths, including their uses and types. Understand the importance of these devices in maintaining optimal conditions for microbiological and cell cultures.
