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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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What must always be done prior to running a benchtop centrifuge?
Options
A Balancing opposing tubes by mass
Correct Answer
B Warming the rotor to 37 °C
C Greasing the drive shaft with mineral oil
D Aspirating liquid until tubes are half-empty
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Opposing tubes must balance by mass across the center of rotation to prevent mechanical vibration and damage.

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Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2413 of 2556
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