Biology Lab Skills & Tools

What is the main purpose of the Laboratory Safety Challenge video?

• To entertain students

• To demonstrate proper lab techniques

• To show improper and dangerous lab procedures

• To teach chemistry concepts.

What is the primary function of goggles in a biology lab?

• To magnify small objects

• To produce heat

• To protect your eyes from chemicals

• To culture microorganisms

Which tool is used to produce heat in a biology lab?

• Hand Lens

• Hot Plate

• Petri Dish

• Forceps

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What is the function of a hand lens?

• To grasp small objects

• To magnify small objects

• To produce heat

• To protect eyes from chemicals

Which tool is used to culture microorganisms in a lab?

• Goggles

• Hot Plate

• Petri Dish

• Forceps

What is the primary use of forceps in a biology lab?

• To produce heat

• To magnify small objects

• To grasp or hold small objects

• To culture microorganisms

What is the primary use of test tubes in a laboratory?

• To hold liquids

• To mix and heat chemicals

• To measure temperature

• To store solid samples.

What is a test tube holder used for?

• To clean test tubes

• To hold test tubes as they are heated

• To measure liquid volume

• To store chemicals.

What is the function of a test tube brush?

• To mix chemicals

• To clean test tubes and graduated cylinders

• To hold test tubes

• To heat liquids

What is the purpose of a stopper in a laboratory setting?

• To heat liquids

• To close test tubes and flasks to avoid spilling or contamination

• To measure liquid volume

• To mix chemicals.