Micropipette

What is the purpose of a micropipette?

• To accurately measure and transfer small volumes of liquid.

• To sterilize laboratory equipment.

• To measure and transfer large volumes of liquid.

• To mix chemicals in a laboratory setting.

If the micropipette in this image is a P20 (which measures volumes from 2-20 microliters), how many microliters could it measure?

• 0.98

• 9.8

• 98

• 980

When using a micropipette you should go to which stop prior to taking in liquid?

• 1st

• 2nd

• none, enter the liquid first

• either, it doesn't effect your results

How many microliters is this p1000 pipette set to dispense?

Label by dragging labels to the picture

a

b

d

e

c

volume adjustment

barrel/shaft

plunger

disposable tip

tip ejector

How many microliters will this micropipette take up?

• 500 uL

• 50 uL

• 5.0 uL

• 0.5 uL

Always change out the micropipette tip when changing reagents.

• true

• false

How many microliters will this micropipette take up?

• 500 uL

• 50 uL

• 5.0 uL

• 0.5 uL

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

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