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DNA
AGAR
PIPETTING
LIVE ORGANISMS
HANDWASHING
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Who discovered the structure of the double Helix?
Watson and Crick, Rosalind Franklin
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Agar plates are contained in what type of container?
Petri Dish
100
What is the first thing you should do before handling a pipette?
Put on gloves.
100
Where are Diatoms found?
aquatic environments
100
Why is hand washing so important?
Because it protects against the spread of many illnesses such as meningitis, the flu, and hepatitis A.
200
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
200
Agar plates contain _______.
Nutrients
200
How can you run a gel?
By accurately loading substance into the wells.
200
What is the function of the light source?
Reflects light to the slide.
200
How can bacteria be transmitted? (Name a few)
Touching dirty hands or diapers. Through contaminated water and food. Surfaces.
300
What award did Watson and Crick receive for the discovery of the Helix?
Nobel Prize for Medicin
300
What type of scientists usually use agar plates?
Microbiologists
300
Why do scientists use pipettes for measurements?
To be accurate and efficient in order to gather collect data.
300
Which organism can be found in the dirt?
Protozoa
300
How long does it take triclosan to kill the bacteria on your skin?
Two minutes.
400
What are the 4 different bases that make up DNA?
AGCT Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Thymine
400
What do agar plates culture?
Bacteria or small plants
400
Where should you dispose your tips?
In the biohazard bag.
400
Why are stage clips important on a microscope?
To hold the slide in place.
400
What are water loving compounds called?
Hydrophilic.
500
What is DNA composed of?
phosphate, sugar, and bases
500
What is the ideal temperature for incubation?
32 degrees Celsius of 90 degrees fahrenheit.
500
What is the difference between trash bags and biohazards?
Biohazard bags are specifically designed for sciences. Anything that has been pipetted will end up in the biohazard bag.
500
What are objective lens used for?
Magnification and good resolution.
500
Scientists are worried that triclosan may lead bacteria to become?
Antibiotic resistant.