Which of the following is a common application of sterilization in laboratories?
Correct Answer: Culture media
- Step 1: Understand what sterilization means. It is the process of killing or removing all microorganisms from a surface or substance.
- Step 2: Know that laboratories often work with cultures of microorganisms, like bacteria or fungi.
- Step 3: Realize that if there are contaminants (unwanted microorganisms) in the culture media, it can affect the results of experiments.
- Step 4: Learn that sterilization is used to prepare culture media by heating it or using chemicals to ensure it is free from any contaminants.
- Step 5: Conclude that the common application of sterilization in laboratories is to culture media to promote accurate microbial growth.
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