WORKING WITH MICROPIPETS

Question 1

Laboratory work in molecular biology and biotechnology is usually done in minute quantities.
The unit of measure used for setting up reactions is the _____. One microliter is one millionth (____) of a liter.

Answer 1

microliter (µl)

10^-6

Question 2

1 L = ______ µl,

and 1 ml = _____ µl

Answer 2

1,000,000

1,000

Question 3

The ______is an instrument that allows us to accurately measure µl volumes of reagents.

Answer 3

micropipet

Question 4

____
are delicate, very expensive, and the cornerstone of our
work with DNA

Answer 4

Micropipets

Question 5

A micropipet uses ______ to
draw up specific amounts of liquid. Its parts allow you to
control how much liquid to suck up and dispense. It is
essentially a hollow barrel with an adjustable plunger
through it.

Answer 5

suction

Question 6

The _____, or plunger, allows the user to suck up and dispense liquid.

The _____ allows ejection of micropipet tips after
use.

The ______ allows the user to dial the amount of
liquid to be measured.

The _____ shows the amount dialed.

The tip of the micropipet is where the micropipet tips are
placed. The entire white part is called the ______.

Answer 6

control button
eject button
volume knob
number window
barrel