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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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What can occur if a micropipette plunger is allowed to snap back rapidly during aspiration?
Options
A The liquid can splash into the barrel and contaminate the piston
Correct Answer
B The plastic tip permanently fuses to the shaft
C The calibration display resets to zero
D The sample concentration doubles
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Releasing the plunger rapidly draws liquid or aerosols into the internal barrel, causing contamination and corrosion.

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Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2419 of 2556
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