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Which material is laboratory glassware usually manufactured from?
Which material is laboratory glassware usually manufactured from?
- Plastic
- Boro-silicate glass (correct)
- Ceramic
- Metal
What should be done with lab coats at the beginning of a lab session?
What should be done with lab coats at the beginning of a lab session?
- They should be left hanging on the bench
- Fold them and put them in a drawer
- They are required to be worn (correct)
- Not necessary to wear them
What is the recommended temperature for incubating most bacteria in a microbiology laboratory?
What is the recommended temperature for incubating most bacteria in a microbiology laboratory?
- 20º C°/24-48 hr
- 35º C°/24-48 hr (correct)
- 45º C°/24-48 hr
- 25º C°/5-7 days
Why should long hair be tied back in a laboratory?
Why should long hair be tied back in a laboratory?
Why is it important to turn off Bunsen burners when not in use?
Why is it important to turn off Bunsen burners when not in use?
What is the main purpose of safety glasses in a laboratory?
What is the main purpose of safety glasses in a laboratory?
What is the purpose of an autoclave?
What is the purpose of an autoclave?
At what temperature and pressure does an autoclave operate?
At what temperature and pressure does an autoclave operate?
What is the function of an anaerobic jar?
What is the function of an anaerobic jar?
What is the primary function of a centrifuge?
What is the primary function of a centrifuge?
What is the difference between bacteriocidal and bacteriostatic agents?
What is the difference between bacteriocidal and bacteriostatic agents?
What is the primary function of an inoculation loop in microbiology?
What is the primary function of an inoculation loop in microbiology?