Sterilization and Aseptic Techniques
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
Sterilization and Aseptic Techniques starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how you would sterilize a glass petri dish in the laboratory.
Describe one reason why aseptic techniques are important in hospitals.
Describe one situation where dry heat sterilization is preferred over moist heat sterilization.
Describe the main difference between sterilization and disinfection.
Describe the principle behind filtration as a method of sterilization.
Explain the importance of using sterile gloves during surgical procedures.
Explain why aseptic techniques are important in microbiology laboratories.
Explain why hands should be washed before and after handling microbial cultures.
Explain why it is important to sterilize culture media before use.
Explain why it is important to sterilize inoculating loops before and after use.
What is the function of an autoclave in a microbiology laboratory?
What is the main purpose of using a laminar flow hood in microbiology labs?
What is the minimum time required to sterilize items in an autoclave at 121°C and 15 psi?
