BioScience Lab Equipment

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What is a Microscope Coverslip?

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A thin piece of glass or plastic placed over a specimen on a microscope slide to protect the specimen and keep it in place.

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What is an Erlenmeyer Flask?

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A type of laboratory flask with a wide base and a narrow neck, used for mixing, heating, and storing liquids.

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What is the primary function of a Micropipette?

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To transfer small amounts of liquid with high precision.

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What is an Autoclave?

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A device that uses steam under pressure to sterilize equipment and materials.

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What is a Centrifuge?

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A machine that spins samples at high speed to separate components based on density.

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What is a Beaker?

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A simple container for stirring, mixing, and heating liquids, typically with a spout for pouring.

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What is a Petri Dish?

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A shallow, flat dish used to culture microorganisms or cells.

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What is a Fume Hood?

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A ventilated enclosure that protects users from inhaling hazardous fumes, vapors, or dust.

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What is a Volumetric Flask?

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A type of flask used for precise dilutions and preparation of standard solutions.

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What is a Microtube?

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A small tube used to hold small volumes of liquid, often used in molecular biology.