Term
WHat does the use of
aseptic technique insure? |
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Definition
1. no contaminating organisms are introduced
2. organisms that are being handled don't contaminate the handler or others
3. no contamination remains after you're done |
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Term
| What is used to transfer cultures? |
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Definition
| Inoculating loops and needles. |
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Term
| What is used to innoculate or streak petri plates? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is used when dealing with stab cultures? |
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Definition
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Term
| Why are inoculated plates almost always incubated upside down? |
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Definition
| To prevent moisture from condensing on the agar surface and spreading the inoculated organism. |
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