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MIC 121 Introduction what are microbes Objective Question

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What is the primary purpose of an incubator in a laboratory setting?
Options
A Sterilization of equipment
B Cooling of samples
C Growth and maintenance of microorganisms and cultures
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D Weighing small samples
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 14, the first bullet point states: "An incubator is a device that is used in the laboratories for the growth and maintenance of microorganisms and cultures."

Hint

Think about what the term 'incubate' means in a biological context.

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