TOOLS OF MICROBIOLOGY Flashcards
used for the measurement of mass
Analytical Balance
a pressurized chamber used for the process of sterilization and disinfection
Autoclave
a gas-fueled single open flame, used to sterilize inoculation loop.
Bunsen burner
used to separate cell organelles,blood components,nucleic acid, and separation of isotopes.
Centrifuge
used to estimate the density of liquid culture
Colony counter
used for the preservation of different things
Deep Freezer
used for mixing of various liquids and materials
Homogenizer
– used to heat glassware and their components
Hot plate
used for sterilization of glassware
Hot air oven
used for growth and maintenance of microorganisms
Incubator
used to inoculate test samples
Inoculation loops
used to conduct process that are sensitive to contamination
Laminar Air Flow hood/cabinet
used for mixing various liquid components in a mixture.
Magnetic stirrer
to observe microscopic specimens that cannot be seen by the naked eye.
Microscope
used to measure the H-ion concentration in water-based solutions
pH Meter
to act as supporting container to hold the culture medium.
Petri dishes
to transport a measured volume of liquid
Pipettes and tips
used to amplify segments of DNA
Thermal cycler
used for chemical reactions that required a controlled environment at a constant temperature
Water Bath
a device that purifies water by the process of distillation.
Water distiller
