Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
3 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Describe how the preparation of a smear from liquid medium differs from the preparation of a smear from solid medium.
|
Liquid - use two loopfuls of organisms from broth (2 pts)
Solid - use needle to disperse very small amount of organisms (2 pts) |
|
|
Why is it necessary to cool a loop or needle completely before inserting it into a bacterial culture?
|
To prevent splattering which could move bacteria into the air.
|
|
|
When making a smear, why is it necessary to flame the slide after it has dried at room temperature?
|
To heat-kill and fix the bacteria.
|
