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BIO 201 Exam 2 LAB
Streak Plate Procedure
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the streak plate technique? | progressively diluting bacterial population over large area |
| what is the purpose of streak plate technique? | to physically separate mixture and see discrete bacterial colonies (analyze) |
| on what substance do you use for the streak plate procedure? | nutrient agar medium in petri dish |
| what is a colony? | localized mass of cells after incubation |
| how exactly is the technique done? | 5 dots (90 degrees) 5 streaks (4 thin, 1 spread in middle) |
| how do you place the petri dishes in the refrigerator? | bottom side UP |