aseptic technique

Question 1

what is aseptic technique

Answer 1

Practice of maintaining a sterile environment to prevent contaminations of unwanted microorganisms during laboratory experiments, medical procedures or any setting where the absence of harmful microbes is critical.

Question 2

what are the 3 key principles of aseptic technique

Answer 2

Sterilisation
Preventing contamination
Minimising microbial transfer

Question 3

what is the purpose of aseptic technique in microbiology

Answer 3

Ensure reliable results
Protect cultures from contamination
Maintain safety

Question 4

what is streak plate technique for

Answer 4

To isolate individual bacterial colonies from a mixed culture
It allows microbiologists to: identify different species, observe pure cultures and study morphology of each type

Question 5

what is Colony morphology

Answer 5

different types of bacteria producing different looking colonies