Culturing microorganisms Flashcards by George Bott

Q

Define bacterial multiplication

A

The reproduction of bacteria by cell division

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Q

What conditions do you need to grow bacteria ?

A

Nutrients

Warmth

oxygen

water

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What do bacteria grow in ?

A

Petri dish

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What does the agar jelly provide the bacteria with ?

A

Nutrients and water to reproduce

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Q

What is the aseptic technique use for ?

A

To prevent contamination

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Q

Why don’t schools grow bacteria above the temperature 25 degrees

A

Because you could grow harmful pathogens

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Why do you keep the agar jelly covered ?

A

To prevent contamination

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