RP6 Flashcards
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Q
what are the aseptic techniques used
A
avoids contamination of cultures from unwanted microorganisms and contamination of the environment from the cultured microbes
1. equipment and media must be sterilised before use by appropriate methods
heat glassware , petroleum dishes and agar in stream and under pressure
heat inoculating loops in a bunsen flame
wash hands with antibacterial soap
sterilise work surfaces before and after
use bunsen to set up an air flow upwards to carry away bacteria