Bio 2010 - Microbiology » Spring 2023 » Aseptic Transfer Technique

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Question #1
You and your partner were talking during your aseptic transfer activity. You cannot remember if you flamed your flame loop before you opened your first test tube. What should you do in order to avoid contamination?
A.   flame it again just to be sure.
B.   get a different flame loop
C.   nothing, bacteria cannot grow on the metal loop
D.   nothing, the last person flamed it
Question #2
Which of the following would be the BEST time to label test tubes and Petri plates?
A.   more than one of the above is correct
B.   before you use them
C.   after using them
D.   while you are using them
E.   none of the above is correct
Question #3
What is the name of the instrument that we MUST use during the aseptic microorganism transfer during our lab activities?
A.   flame wand
B.   finger
C.   flame loop
D.   pipettor
Question #4
How should bottles and test tubes be held during the aseptic transfer technique?
A.   upside down
B.   perpendicular to the ceiling
C.   at an angle
D.   perpendicular to the table
E.   more than one of the above is correct
F.   none of the above is correct
Question #5
Where should Petri dish lids be placed during the aseptic transfer technique?
A.   on the table, facing up
B.   in your hand, facing up
C.   more than one of the above is correct
D.   on the table, facing down
E.   in your hand, facing down
F.   none of the above is correct

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