Inoculation Flashcards

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What is inoculation

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The process of introducing microorganism into a sterile nutrient medium so they can grow under controlled conditions

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What types of experiments are essentials for inoculations

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  • Antibiotic testing
  • Growth curve studies
  • Biotech applications
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Why is inoculation important

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  • Ensures pure cultures for reliable results
  • Prevents contamination by unwanted microbes
  • Forms the basis for studying microbial growth and producing useful products
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