Growing Bacteria in a lab Flashcards
1
Q
How can an uncontaminated culture of microorganism be grown?
A
sterilised Petri dishes
sterilising inoculating loop before use
fix lid of Petri dish to prevent unwanted microorganisms from getting in
2
Q
What temperatures should cultures be incubated at?
A
25 celcius
3
Q
What is the zone of inhibition?
A
effectiveness of the antibiotic on the bacteria
4
Q
the larger the area…
A
the more effective the antibiotic is
