Laboratory Safety and Equipment Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>To prevent contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to turn off Bunsen burners when not in use?

    <p>To prevent accidents and fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of safety glasses in a laboratory?

    <p>Eye protection from chemicals and biological material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an autoclave?

    <p>Sterilizing media and culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature and pressure does an autoclave operate?

    <p>121°C/15-20 min at 15 bars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of an anaerobic jar?

    <p>Creating anaerobic conditions for microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a centrifuge?

    <p>Depositing particles suspended in fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between bacteriocidal and bacteriostatic agents?

    <p>Bacteriocidal agents kill bacteria while bacteriostatic agents prevent bacterial growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an inoculation loop in microbiology?

    <p>Transferring microorganism samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

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