Cell Culture Flashcards
0
Q
What factors must be controlled
A
Food
Oxygen
A suitable temperature
1
Q
How May cells be cultured
A
By using solid or liquid media that provides all the nutrients needed for rapid multiplication
2
Q
How can optimum conditions be provided
A
Automatically in a computer controlled fermenter
3
Q
What is prevented by aseptic techniques
A
The contamination of the culture with micro-organisms
4
Q
Name some aseptic techniques and precautions
A
Hands should be washed before and after the practical
All equipment must be sterilised before and after use
Work surface must be cleaned with disinfectant before and after use
