1.1.6 Culturing Microorganisms Flashcards
1
Q
Disinfectant
A
Kills bacteria on the desk
2
Q
Petri dish
A
Container with lid to grow bacteria
3
Q
Agar jelly
A
Food for bacteria to grow on
4
Q
Bunsen burner
A
Sterilise equipment and stops airborne contamination
5
Q
Inoculation loop
A
Transfers bacteria from culture to agar jelly
6
Q
Glass spreader
A
Spreads bacteria over agr jelly
7
Q
Incubator
A
Oven used to grow bacteria in at 25 ‘C
8
Q
Why are microorganisms not incubated over 25’C
A
Will make it possible for bacteria to survive on humans and can be harmful
9
Q
Zone of inhibition
A
Where bacteria has been killed or prevented from growing
