6/24/22, 2:07 PM L3: Lab Exam 3: Essential Microbiology with Lab-2021-Dalbey
L3: Lab Exam 3
Due No due date Points 30 Questions 12
Time Limit 60 Minutes
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 26 minutes 0 out of 30 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Score for this quiz: 0 out of 30 *
Submitted Jun 24 at 2:06pm
This attempt took 26 minutes.
Question 1 Not yet graded / 2.5 pts
List the four main steps used to prepare a WET mount, and
indicate which (if any) step is optional.
Your Answer:
1.) Clean slide.
2.) Circle area on slide with wax/hydrophobic pen.
3.) Apply organism to slide.
4.) View under microscope.
- There are no optional steps in the wet mount.
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, 6/24/22, 2:07 PM L3: Lab Exam 3: Essential Microbiology with Lab-2021-Dalbey
1 – Clean slide
2 – Circle area on slide with wax/hydrophobic pen
3 – Apply organism to slide
4 – View under microscope
*Note: there are no optional steps in the wet
mount.
Question 2 Not yet graded / 2.5 pts
Why is it important to first clean your slide before applying
your sample?
Your Answer:
You must first remove any unwanted contaminants from
the slide or it maybe difficult to distinguish between the
pathogen of interest and the contaminant.
You must first remove any unwanted
contaminants from the slide otherwise it may be
difficult to distinguish between the pathogen of
interest and a contaminant.
Question 3 Not yet graded / 2.5 pts
When performing a wet mount technique, what is the
advantage of using a wax or hydrophobic pen?
Your Answer:
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L3: Lab Exam 3
Due No due date Points 30 Questions 12
Time Limit 60 Minutes
Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 26 minutes 0 out of 30 *
* Some questions not yet graded
Score for this quiz: 0 out of 30 *
Submitted Jun 24 at 2:06pm
This attempt took 26 minutes.
Question 1 Not yet graded / 2.5 pts
List the four main steps used to prepare a WET mount, and
indicate which (if any) step is optional.
Your Answer:
1.) Clean slide.
2.) Circle area on slide with wax/hydrophobic pen.
3.) Apply organism to slide.
4.) View under microscope.
- There are no optional steps in the wet mount.
This study source was downloaded by 100000847426977 from CourseHero.com on 07-11-2022 04:00:42 GMT -05:00
https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/896/quizzes/23211 1/7
https://www.coursehero.com/file/155909423/L3-Lab-Exam-3-Essential-Microbiology-with-Labpdf/
, 6/24/22, 2:07 PM L3: Lab Exam 3: Essential Microbiology with Lab-2021-Dalbey
1 – Clean slide
2 – Circle area on slide with wax/hydrophobic pen
3 – Apply organism to slide
4 – View under microscope
*Note: there are no optional steps in the wet
mount.
Question 2 Not yet graded / 2.5 pts
Why is it important to first clean your slide before applying
your sample?
Your Answer:
You must first remove any unwanted contaminants from
the slide or it maybe difficult to distinguish between the
pathogen of interest and the contaminant.
You must first remove any unwanted
contaminants from the slide otherwise it may be
difficult to distinguish between the pathogen of
interest and a contaminant.
Question 3 Not yet graded / 2.5 pts
When performing a wet mount technique, what is the
advantage of using a wax or hydrophobic pen?
Your Answer:
This study source was downloaded by 100000847426977 from CourseHero.com on 07-11-2022 04:00:42 GMT -05:00
https://portagelearning.instructure.com/courses/896/quizzes/23211 2/7
https://www.coursehero.com/file/155909423/L3-Lab-Exam-3-Essential-Microbiology-with-Labpdf/
