Laboratory Safety and Equipment Quiz

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Which material is laboratory glassware usually manufactured from?

Boro-silicate glass

What should be done with lab coats at the beginning of a lab session?

They are required to be worn

What is the recommended temperature for incubating most bacteria in a microbiology laboratory?

35º C°/24-48 hr

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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