aseptic technique
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what is aseptic technique
Practice of maintaining a sterile environment to prevent contaminations of unwanted microorganisms during laboratory experiments, medical procedures or any setting where the absence of harmful microbes is critical.
what are the 3 key principles of aseptic technique
Sterilisation Preventing contamination Minimising microbial transfer
what is the purpose of aseptic technique in microbiology
Ensure reliable results Protect cultures from contamination Maintain safety
what is streak plate technique for
To isolate individual bacterial colonies from a mixed culture It allows microbiologists to: identify different species, observe pure cultures and study morphology of each type
what is Colony morphology
different types of bacteria producing different looking colonies