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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question
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Which of the following is identified as the leading route of accidental culture ingestion in a microbiology laboratory?
Options
A Eating or drinking in the laboratory
B Mouth pipetting
Correct Answer
C Leaving cultures open on the bench
D Not reporting minor cuts or spills
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

According to the 'Essential Laboratory Rules' on page 4, mouth pipetting is explicitly stated as 'the leading route of accidental culture ingestion'.

Hint

Refer to the 'Essential Laboratory Rules' section, specifically the 'Never mouth pipette' rule.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 567 of 984
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