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Biotech Ch 2b
Biotech Essentials
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Reagent Bottle | used to store solutions |
| pyrex | heat resistant glass bottle |
| electronic scale | used to measure mass |
| weigh boat | used to measure powder or loose material on a scale |
| pH meter | measures the acidity or the amount of hydrogen ion in a solution |
| calibration | check or adjustment of an instrument to ensure it measures precisely and accurately |
| aseptic technique | set of methods that prevents microbial contamination of a specific environment |
| disinfect | removal of most microorganisms |
| sterilize | destroys all microorganisms |
| autoclave | equipment that sterilizes liquids, containers, and instruments by increasing the pressure beyond 100deg C. |
| Ethanol & Isopropanol | can be used to disinfect surfaces if 70% concentration. |
| Germicidal UV | disinfects material that cannot be heated or exposed to other cleaning methods |
| Significant Figures | the digits that contribute to the precision of the instrument |
| Scientific Notation | method to write very large or small numbers where the number is multiplied by 10 raised to a + or - number |