L3: Lab Exam 3
Due No due date Points 30 Questions 12
Time Limit 60 Minutes
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Submitted Jun 24 at 2:06pm
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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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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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