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.   get a different flame loop
B.   nothing, the last person flamed it
C.   flame it again just to be sure.
D.   nothing, bacteria cannot grow on the metal loop
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.   while you are using them
C.   before you use them
D.   after 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.   flame loop
C.   finger
D.   pipettor
Question #4
How should bottles and test tubes be held during the aseptic transfer technique?
A.   more than one of the above is correct
B.   at an angle
C.   upside down
D.   perpendicular to the table
E.   perpendicular to the ceiling
F.   none of the above is correct
Question #5
Where should Petri dish lids be placed during the aseptic transfer technique?
A.   more than one of the above is correct
B.   in your hand, facing down
C.   in your hand, facing up
D.   on the table, facing up
E.   on the table, facing down
F.   none of the above is correct

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