Cells - Bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
How do bacteria reproduce?
A
They use binary fission - a form of mitosis.
2
Q
What conditions do bacteria need to survive?
A
Warm, moist/damp, a food source and an oxygen source.
3
Q
How would you steralise and inocultating loop?
A
Use a bunsen burner.
4
Q
Why do we steralise equipment?
A
To prevent cross contamination.
5
Q
What is steralisation?
A
The killing of bacteria.
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