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What is the purpose of the lab To obtain pure cultures, a key step in identifying
exercise on streaking for isolation? microbes.


What are the major learning Demonstrate microscope use, aseptic technique,
outcomes of the microbiology lab? describe microorganisms, prepare cultures,
identify cultures, use lab apparatus, compare
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.


What is a wet mount? A method for preparing samples for microscopic
observation.


What are the differences between Dissecting Microscopes are used for larger
Dissecting Microscopes and specimens while Compound Light Microscopes
Compound Light Microscopes? are for smaller, thin samples.


What is Cell Theory? A fundamental concept in biology stating that all
living things are composed of cells.

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What are phylogenetic trees? Diagrams that show the evolutionary relationships
among various biological species.


What are micrographs? Photographs taken through a microscope.


What is the significance of It helps in understanding the fundamental
distinguishing between prokaryotic differences in cell structure and function.
and eukaryotic cells?


Are viruses considered alive? Why Viruses are not considered alive because they
or why not? cannot reproduce or carry out metabolic
processes without a host.


What is a Colony in microbiology? A visible cluster of genetically identical microbial
cells that originate from a single parent cell.


What does CFU stand for? Colony Forming Unit.


What is the Streak Plate Method To isolate individual colonies of microorganisms
used for? from a mixed culture.


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