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MIC 121 Introduction what are microbes Objective Question
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What is the primary function of a circulating water bath?
Options
A To provide a shaking motion for aeration and mixing of samples.
B To heat flammable chemicals directly over an open flame.
C To keep water at a constant, uniform temperature for incubating samples through constant circulation.
Correct Answer
D To cool samples rapidly below freezing point.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 54, under 'TYPES OF WATER BATH', section '1. Circulating water baths:', states: 'Circulating water baths also called stirrers, are constant temperature water baths that enable rapid heating and cooling of samples by constantly circulating water... Water is thoroughly circulated throughout the bath resulting in a more uniform temperature.'

Hint

Refer to the 'TYPES OF WATER BATH' section and the description of circulating water baths.

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Course: MIC 121
Topic: Introduction what are microbes
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 653 of 984
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