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WorksheetsMedical Microbiology Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the function of a centrifuge in the medical microbiology laboratory?
Sterilize equipment
Separate fluids based on density
Visualize small particles
Count the number of colonies of microorganisms
What is the purpose of an incubator in the laboratory?
Separate fluids based on density
Grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures
Sterilize equipment
Measure the volume of liquids
What is the primary use of a pipette in the laboratory?
Sterilize equipment
Visualize small particles
Measure the volume of liquids
Count the number of colonies of microorganisms
What is the function of a Bunsen burner in the laboratory?
Separate fluids based on density
Sterilize equipment
Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away
Measure the volume of liquids
What is the purpose of a laminar air flow in the laboratory?
Count the number of colonies of microorganisms
Sterilize equipment
Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away
Aseptic transfer of microbial culture
What is the use of a conical flask in the laboratory?
Purify water using distillation process
Mix small vials of liquids in a quickly oscillating circular motion
Hold and measure chemical liquid samples
Grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures
What is the purpose of a vortex mixer in the laboratory?
Aseptic transfer of microbial culture
Mix small vials of liquids in a quickly oscillating circular motion
Separate fluids based on density
Purify water using distillation process
What is the function of a colony counter in the laboratory?
Count the number of colonies of microorganisms
Grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures
Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away
Aseptic transfer of microbial culture
What is the primary use of a distiller in the laboratory?
Separate fluids based on density
Aseptic transfer of microbial culture
Purify water using distillation process
Mix small vials of liquids in a quickly oscillating circular motion
What is the purpose of a biosafety cabinet or inoculation unit in the laboratory?
Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away
Protect personnel against biohazardous or infectious agents
Count the number of colonies of microorganisms
Aseptic transfer of microbial culture
What is the main function of a spectrophotometer in the laboratory?
Measure the absorbance of light by a substance
Visualize small particles
Count the number of colonies of microorganisms
Separate fluids based on density
What is the primary use of an autoclave in the laboratory?
Sterilize equipment
Grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures
Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away
Measure the volume of liquids
What is the purpose of a pH meter in the laboratory?
Separate fluids based on density
Measure the pH level of a solution
Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away
Count the number of colonies of microorganisms
What is the purpose of a microplate reader in the laboratory?
Measure the absorbance of light by a substance
Visualize small particles
Count the number of colonies of microorganisms
Separate fluids based on density
What is the function of a shaker in the laboratory?
Mix small vials of liquids in a quickly oscillating circular motion
Grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures
Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away
Measure the volume of liquids
