Laboratory Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
Section 2 of the SDS is called _______.
Hazard Identification
What is the highest risk BSL level?
BSL-4
Substances with a distinct molecular composition
DNA has a ______ charge.
negative
Chemicals should never be stored above _______ level.
eye
Section 7 of the SDS is called __________.
Handling & Storage
A lab that studies nonlethal agents
BSL-1
A compound solution made up of chlorine and sodium hydroxide that is most commonly referred to as bleach
Sodium Hypochlorite
During the gel electrophoresis procedure, the chord runs from ________ to ________.
black, red
The main agency in the US that regulates all workplace safety
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
This section provides guidance on the safe handling practices and conditions for safe storage of chemicals.
Section 7:Handling & Storage
A lab that studies potentially deadly pathogens like Ebola
Ebola
A disinfectant that is flammable
ethanol
DNA travels from the cathode to the _______.
anode
What safety sign is " posted to identify a potential fire hazard."
Flammable
This section identifies the chemical on the SDS as well as the recommended uses. (State the section number).
Section 1: Identification
The agency that develops BSL levels
Mixing sodium hypochlorite and acid creates
chlorine gas
To make a 3% agarose gel, you need to add ______g of agarose to 100ml of TAE buffer.
3
What safety sign " causes severe skin burns & eye damage. This could also indicate that the substance is corrosive to metal."
Corrosive
What section of the SDS would you refer to for the handling & storage of blood?
TRICK QUESTION! You dont refer to the SDS for biologicals.
All work with the microbe must be performed within an appropriate Class III BSC , or by wearing a full body, air-supplied, positive pressure suit
BSL-4
Pipet tips and microscope slides should be disposed of in a
Sharps container
To make a 1.5% gel, you need to add ____g of agarose to 50ml of TAE buffer.
.75