9 Questions
True or false: Aerosol production and leakage are not associated with the centrifugation of biohazardous materials
False
True or false: It is safe to overfill centrifuge tubes during the centrifugation process
False
True or false: The volume of each centrifuge tube should be limited to 75% of the total volume of the tube
True
True or false: It is not necessary to wipe the outside of tubes with disinfectant before placing them in safety cups or rotors
False
True or false: It is recommended to use open flame sterilization for wire inoculating loops and needles.
False
True or false: Cultures of spore-forming organisms should be manipulated in a biosafety cabinet.
True
True or false: Vigorous shaking of liquid culture is recommended to ensure a homogenous suspension.
False
True or false: It is safe to immediately open screw-capped bottles or tubes after resuspending the liquid culture.
False
True or false: Aerosols are not created when a film forms between the rim of the bottle or tube and the liner of the cap.
False
Test your knowledge of safety procedures for the centrifugation of biohazardous materials with this quiz. Learn about minimizing hazards associated with centrifugation and important steps to take before and during the process.
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