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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question
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What does the 'Substitution' control in the Hierarchy of Controls primarily involve?
Options
A Removing the hazardous organism entirely
B Replacing a BSL-3 organism with a BSL-2 analogue where scientifically valid
Correct Answer
C Using biosafety cabinets and autoclaves
D Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and induction training
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 17 defines 'Substitution' as 'Replace a BSL-3 organism with a BSL-2 analogue where scientifically valid'.

Hint

Think about replacing a more dangerous substance or organism with a less dangerous one.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 585 of 984
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