TOOLS OF MICROBIOLOGY

Question 1

used for the measurement of mass

Answer 1

Analytical Balance

Question 2

a pressurized chamber used for the process of sterilization and disinfection

Answer 2

Autoclave

Question 3

a gas-fueled single open flame, used to sterilize inoculation loop.

Answer 3

Bunsen burner

Question 4

used to separate cell organelles,blood components,nucleic acid, and separation of isotopes.

Answer 4

Centrifuge

Question 5

used to estimate the density of liquid culture

Answer 5

Colony counter

Question 6

used for the preservation of different things

Answer 6

Deep Freezer

Question 7

used for mixing of various liquids and materials

Answer 7

Homogenizer

Question 8

– used to heat glassware and their components

Answer 8

Hot plate

Question 9

used for sterilization of glassware

Answer 9

Hot air oven

Question 10

used for growth and maintenance of microorganisms

Answer 10

Incubator

Question 11

used to inoculate test samples

Answer 11

Inoculation loops

Question 12

used to conduct process that are sensitive to contamination

Answer 12

Laminar Air Flow hood/cabinet

Question 13

used for mixing various liquid components in a mixture.

Answer 13

Magnetic stirrer

Question 14

to observe microscopic specimens that cannot be seen by the naked eye.

Answer 14

Microscope

Question 15

used to measure the H-ion concentration in water-based solutions

Answer 15

pH Meter

Question 16

to act as supporting container to hold the culture medium.

Answer 16

Petri dishes

Question 17

to transport a measured volume of liquid

Answer 17

Pipettes and tips

Question 18

used to amplify segments of DNA

Answer 18

Thermal cycler

Question 19

used for chemical reactions that required a controlled environment at a constant temperature

Answer 19

Water Bath

Question 20

a device that purifies water by the process of distillation.

Answer 20

Water distiller