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Quiz: Culturing Microorganisms Safely

AQA GCSE Biology (8461)

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Building on what you've learned about microscopy and bacterial growth, let's test your understanding of culturing microorganisms safely!

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Why is sterilisation important when culturing microorganisms?

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Which of the following are aseptic techniques used in culturing microorganisms? (Select all that apply)

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Microorganisms are cultured on {{blank0}}, which contain nutrients to help them grow.

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A bacterial colony doubles in size every 30 minutes. If you start with 100 bacteria, how many will there be after 2 hours?

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What is the optimum temperature for culturing microorganisms in schools?

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Which of the following are precautions taken when culturing microorganisms? (Select all that apply)

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An inoculating loop is sterilised by heating it in a {{blank0}} until it glows red.

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What is the purpose of sealing the edges of a Petri dish with tape?

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