Bio 1500 Final Exam- Banks Test 1 Questions
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Until the late 1800's disease the basis for infection was that it spread by miasma or air
contaminated poisonous vapors... Robert Koch.
Which philosophical view is represented in the passage? - Answer✔Thomas Kuhn, paradigm
switch
What is Koch's hypothesis? - Answer✔If the healthy animals exposed to the bacteria developed
the disease, then the bacteria could be the cause of the disease.
After Koch completed his experiments, what would the next step in the scientific method be? -
Answer✔communicate their findings
What kind of control does Koch need for his experiment? - Answer✔Healthy animals injected
with saline solution
Consider the following statement: The use of animals in Koch's work was ethical because
through his work, Koch was able to help understand how human disease may spread -
Answer✔Utilitarian
In lab, when you are done working with your Petri dishes of bacteria, where are they disposed
and why? - Answer✔Large biohazardous waste bag; it is large enough to hold many items and it
is autoclaved to kill all organisms present
Why is it important to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes in lab? - Answer✔To cover your
legs and feet in case something sharp is dropped or liquids are spilled
You were cleaning up in lab and had just removed your goggles to leave, when there was an
accident spill and a chemical was splashed in your eyes. What is the first thing you should do? -
Answer✔Tell the professor and move towards the eye wash station; if you are wearing contact
lenses, remove them.
Where is the eye wash station in PS 101? - Answer✔At the sink in the back of the room
Why is it important to wash your hands before leaving lab? - Answer✔To reduce the spread of
the bacteria that you cultured and used in experiments.
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