Micropipetting

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What is a micropipette?

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A micropipette is a laboratory tool used to measure and transfer small volumes of liquid, typically in the microliter range.

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What is the maximum volume a P1000 micropipette can measure?

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980 microliters.

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What happens if you push to the second stop on a micropipettor?

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You will get too much solution.

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How should you set a P-20 micropipette to measure 9.2uL?

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It should read 0, 9, 2.

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What is the best micropipette to measure 146 uL?

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A 20 - 200 uL micropipettor.

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What is the smallest volume a P20 micropipette can measure?

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0.5 microliters.

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What is the purpose of the first stop on a micropipette?

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The first stop is used to draw liquid into the tip.

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What is the purpose of the second stop on a micropipette?

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The second stop is used to expel the liquid from the tip.

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How do you calibrate a micropipette?

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Calibrate by measuring known volumes and adjusting the pipette settings accordingly.

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What is the difference between a P10 and a P1000 micropipette?

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A P10 can measure volumes from 0.5 to 10 microliters, while a P1000 can measure from 100 to 1000 microliters.