USE OF MICROPIPETTE

• micropipette

• transfer pipette

• pipette pump

• serological pipette

When using a micropipettor, if you push to the second stop to fill it you will get ____________

• the correct amount of solution
• too much solution
• too little solution
• either too much or too little solution

The best tool to measure 146 uL (microliters) ______________.

• A PTP (plastic transfer pipette)
• A 5 - 50 uL micropipettor
• A 2 - 200 uL micropipettor
• A graduated cylinder

In order to accurately fill a micropipettor you must ______________?

• Add a tip and push the button to the first stop.
• Add a tip and push the button to the second stop
• Turn the white wheel upward
• Push the eject button

This equipment is used to 

• measure & transfer large volumes
• measure & transfer small volumes
• spin chemicals/tubes
• sterilize equipment

Micropipettes are very accurate tools of measurement, but they are only as accurate as the person using it.

• true

• false

Always change out the micropipette tip when changing reagents.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

This is a p20 micropipette.

How many microliters will this micropipette take up?

• 500 uL

• 50 uL

• 5.0 uL

• 0.5 uL

This is a p200 micropipette.

How many microliters will this micropipette take up?

• 500 uL

• 50 uL

• 5.0 uL

• 0.5 uL