PRACTICAL: MCB 2610 Lab Practical Exam with Complete Solutions

PRACTICAL: MCB 2610 Lab Practical Exam with
Complete Solutions
The __________ method is a quick and easy way to isolate bacteria CORRECT ANS-streak

plate




in what orientation do you incubate the plates after they have been streaked? CORRECT

ANS-agar half on top




what must you do to the loop before every use? CORRECT ANS-flame sterilize your loop




T/F: The last thing you do before leaving the lab is take off your lab coat CORRECT ANS-

False




T/F: When performing a T-streak, the loop goes into the tube 3 times (once for each section of

the plate) CORRECT ANS-False




T/F: You do not heat a pipette in the bunsen burner flame CORRECT ANS-True




what is the first thing you should do following a spill? CORRECT ANS-alert TA

, PRACTICAL: MCB 2610 Lab Practical Exam with
Complete Solutions

Who do you contact to reschedule a lab? CORRECT ANS-one of your TAs or lab supervisor




Where do the test tubes get disposed of? CORRECT ANS-Test tube waste under sink




which of the following is an indirect mode of transmission? CORRECT ANS-cell phone




T/F: When making a smear of the culture, you heat fix the slide before air drying it completely

CORRECT ANS-False




T/F: Washing your hands is the last thing you do when you leave the lab CORRECT ANS-

True




What is the magnification value of the ONLY objective lens that should come in contact with

immersion oil? CORRECT ANS-100x