Culturing microorganisms Flashcards
1
Q
Define bacterial multiplication
A
The reproduction of bacteria by cell division
2
Q
What conditions do you need to grow bacteria ?
A
Nutrients
Warmth
oxygen
water
3
Q
What do bacteria grow in ?
A
Petri dish
4
Q
What does the agar jelly provide the bacteria with ?
A
Nutrients and water to reproduce
5
Q
What is the aseptic technique use for ?
A
To prevent contamination
6
Q
Why don’t schools grow bacteria above the temperature 25 degrees
A
Because you could grow harmful pathogens
7
Q
Why do you keep the agar jelly covered ?
A
To prevent contamination
