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What is the purpose of labeling 6 pairs of screw-capped test tubes in the experimental setup?
What is the purpose of labeling 6 pairs of screw-capped test tubes in the experimental setup?
- To distinguish between different types of bacteria
- To show the color changes in the FTM medium
- To identify the tubes for Sterile Control, Microbial Growth Control, and Pharmaceutical Sterility Evaluation (correct)
- To indicate different levels of bacterial growth
Why is it important for students to work in a laminar airflow cabinet or an aseptic area during the experiment?
Why is it important for students to work in a laminar airflow cabinet or an aseptic area during the experiment?
- To speed up the growth of bacteria
- To observe the color changes in the FTM medium
- To differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic bacteria
- To practice inoculation under sterile conditions (correct)
What does FTM stand for in the context of the experiment?
What does FTM stand for in the context of the experiment?
- Fungal Transmission Medium
- Fluid Thioglycollate Medium (correct)
- Facultative Total Medium
- French Testosterone Matrix
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of TSB mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of TSB mentioned in the text?
In a sterility testing experiment, what is the significance of the Sterile Control tube?
In a sterility testing experiment, what is the significance of the Sterile Control tube?
Why is it necessary to record the initial color of the FTM medium before starting the experiment?
Why is it necessary to record the initial color of the FTM medium before starting the experiment?
What is the objective of the experiment described in the text?
What is the objective of the experiment described in the text?
Which medium is NOT mentioned as a growth medium used in the experiment?
Which medium is NOT mentioned as a growth medium used in the experiment?
What type of organisms are Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the context of the experiment?
What type of organisms are Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the context of the experiment?
Which material is NOT listed in the 'Materials' section for the experiment?
Which material is NOT listed in the 'Materials' section for the experiment?
What is the purpose of using Tryptic Soy Broth (TSB) in the experiment?
What is the purpose of using Tryptic Soy Broth (TSB) in the experiment?
In the context of sterility testing, what role does Fluid Thioglycollate Medium (FTM) play?
In the context of sterility testing, what role does Fluid Thioglycollate Medium (FTM) play?
What is the recommended incubation period for thorough evaluation of sterility in the tubes?
What is the recommended incubation period for thorough evaluation of sterility in the tubes?
What should be done if any signs of microbial growth are observed during the incubation period?
What should be done if any signs of microbial growth are observed during the incubation period?
What does the absence of growth in the test sample indicate?
What does the absence of growth in the test sample indicate?
Which action confirms the viability of the media and the experimental setup during sterility testing?
Which action confirms the viability of the media and the experimental setup during sterility testing?
What precaution is emphasized for handling microbial cultures during the sterility testing procedure?
What precaution is emphasized for handling microbial cultures during the sterility testing procedure?
What should be done if turbidity is observed in one of the tubes during observation after incubation?
What should be done if turbidity is observed in one of the tubes during observation after incubation?
