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B1 Cell Biology - Culturing micro-organisms
AQA GCSE Paper 1
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Biology
9th Grade
10/11/2021

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What is binary fission?
Definition
How bacteria divide (split into 2) every 20 minutes.
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What is agar gel?
Definition
A gel of nutrients bacteria can grow on
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What is nutrient broth?
Definition
A substance where liquid bacteria grow well.
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What is a colony?
Definition
A group of bacteria making a small circular shape.
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What is an inoculating loop?
Definition
A metal loop used to transfer microorganisms.
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What is an aseptic?
Definition
A surface that is free from bacteria and viruses.
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What is an incubator?
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A device that is kept at a consistent temperature to help the microorganisms grow/
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