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.   nothing, bacteria cannot grow on the metal loop
B.   get a different flame loop
C.   nothing, the last person flamed it
D.   flame it again just to be sure.
Question #2
Which of the following would be the BEST time to label test tubes and Petri plates?
A.   while you are using them
B.   after using them
C.   more than one of the above is correct
D.   before you use 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.   pipettor
B.   finger
C.   flame wand
D.   flame loop
Question #4
How should bottles and test tubes be held during the aseptic transfer technique?
A.   upside down
B.   at an angle
C.   perpendicular to the ceiling
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.   in your hand, facing down
B.   on the table, facing down
C.   on the table, facing up
D.   more than one of the above is correct
E.   in your hand, facing up
F.   none of the above is correct

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