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MIC 121 Introduction what are microbes Objective Question
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A water bath is commonly used in laboratories for which of the following purposes?
Options
A Directly heating chemicals that are highly flammable.
B Sterilizing heat-stable equipment at very high temperatures.
C Heating samples under controlled temperatures, especially for flammable chemicals.
Correct Answer
D Rapidly cooling samples to below freezing point.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 56 states, 'They are used for heating flammable chemicals that might combust if exposed to open flame.' and 'They are primarily used for heating samples under a controlled temperature.'

Hint

Water baths provide indirect, controlled heating.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Introduction what are microbes
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 641 of 984
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