Laboratory Incubators: Types and Uses
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What is the purpose of a laboratory incubator?

To grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures by maintaining optimal temperature, humidity, and gaseous content of the atmosphere inside.

Name three uses of an ordinary incubator.

Bacterial growth, cell growth, and fungal growth.

What is the primary function of an incubator oven in medical laboratories?

To sterilize, dry, and heat equipment and materials used in the laboratory.

What are the main uses of a laboratory oven?

<p>Drying or dehydrating samples, removing moisture, evaporating excess solvent, and sterilizing microorganisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name two types of laboratory ovens and briefly describe their functions.

<p>Mechanical Ovens - circulate air throughout the chamber; Vacuum Ovens - dry samples under vacuum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of water baths mentioned in the text?

<p>Circulating water baths, non-circulating water baths, and shaking water baths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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