Culturing microorganisms Flashcards

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1
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Define bacterial multiplication

A

The reproduction of bacteria by cell division

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2
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What conditions do you need to grow bacteria ?

A

Nutrients

Warmth

oxygen

water

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3
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What do bacteria grow in ?

A

Petri dish

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4
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What does the agar jelly provide the bacteria with ?

A

Nutrients and water to reproduce

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5
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What is the aseptic technique use for ?

A

To prevent contamination

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6
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Why don’t schools grow bacteria above the temperature 25 degrees

A

Because you could grow harmful pathogens

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7
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Why do you keep the agar jelly covered ?

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To prevent contamination

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