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Micropipette Techniques and Gel Loading

Micropipette Techniques and Gel Loading

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Chemistry

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Miss Linton guides her AP Bio class through a lab on genetic engineering tools, focusing on micropipette usage and gel electrophoresis. She explains the correct techniques for using micropipettes, transferring fluids, and setting up and running gel electrophoresis. The tutorial emphasizes precision and accuracy in lab procedures, with practical tips for avoiding common mistakes.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the first lab in the AP Biology class?

Studying plant cells

Reviewing genetic engineering tools

Learning about animal behavior

Exploring chemical reactions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When using a micropipette, what should you do to ensure accurate measurement?

Push the plunger to the second stop immediately

Set the dial to any random number

Ignore the decimal settings

Push the plunger to the first stop and release slowly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake students make when using micropipettes?

Pushing the plunger too slowly

Holding the micropipette upside down

Using the wrong type of solution

Flooring the plunger at the beginning

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to use a fresh tip on a micropipette?

To prevent contamination

To save time

To increase the volume of liquid

To make the micropipette lighter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool can be used to ensure all drops go to the bottom of the tube?

A magnifying glass

A microcentrifuge

A thermometer

A ruler

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method is recommended for stability when loading solutions into gel wells?

The lever method

The balance method

The crane method

The tripod method

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you make a mistake during the lab?

Start the entire lab over

Inform the teacher for assistance

Ignore it and continue

Try to fix it yourself

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