A common application of dry heat in the microbiology laboratory is to
A) prepare specimens for study.
B) sterilize media.
C) sterilize plastics.
D) sterilize the inoculating loop.
E) sterilize Petri dishes.

Question

A common application of dry heat in the microbiology laboratory is to
A) prepare specimens for study.
B) sterilize media.
C) sterilize plastics.
D) sterilize the inoculating loop.
E) sterilize Petri dishes.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dry heat sterilization, such as using a Bunsen burner, is commonly used to sterilize inoculating loops in microbiology labs.

A Common Application of Dry Heat in the Microbiology Laboratory