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What is the first step you should take before and after laboratories, and at any time contamination is suspected?
What is the first step you should take before and after laboratories, and at any time contamination is suspected?
- Disinfecting lab benches
- Eating and drinking in the laboratory
- Washing your hands (correct)
- Not washing your hands
What action may result in immediate dismissal from the laboratory?
What action may result in immediate dismissal from the laboratory?
- Using bright-field light microscope incorrectly
- Carelessness endangering others (correct)
- Properly preparing slides for examination
- Using appropriate microbiological media
What skill will a student demonstrate by using aseptic techniques for the transfer and handling of microorganisms and instruments?
What skill will a student demonstrate by using aseptic techniques for the transfer and handling of microorganisms and instruments?
- Inadequate preparation of slides
- Proper handling of microorganisms and instruments (correct)
- Improper use of microbiological media
- Careless handling of equipment
What is the purpose of estimating the number of microorganisms in a sample using serial dilution techniques?
What is the purpose of estimating the number of microorganisms in a sample using serial dilution techniques?
What should be done at the beginning of all laboratory experiments?
What should be done at the beginning of all laboratory experiments?