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Why are petri plate inverted when put in the incubator.?

to prevent condenstion of the gel


Why petri dish is inverted in incubation in membrane filtration method?

This inversion prevents moisture condensing on the surface of the plate. That would make a problem in that the growth on the plate would be "distorted" by the water making ID more difficult.


Why does petri plate is inverted during incubation?

Because during incubation moisture will form at the top of the petri dish. Inverting the dish prevents it from dropping into whatever you have in the petri dish.


Why are inverted plates during incubation?

Because during incubation moisture will form at the top of the petri dish. Inverting the dish prevents it from dropping into whatever you have in the petri dish.


Why are petri plates inverted for incubation?

it is to prevent the moisture formed due to condensation of the agar ,to mix with the components present in the petri plates, else causes contamination


Shallow plate used in science lab?

A shallow plate which is used in a science lab is known as a petri dish.


What is a petri disk?

A petri dish is a small glass plate used for, among other things, growing bacteria cultures to examine under a microscope.


How do you mix contents in a tube that you are preparing to pour into a Petri plate bacteria?

Carefully.


Why is petri dish inverted when incubating?

Inverting a petri dish after it cools is done to prevent the formation of condensation droplets,which can then fall into the agar. Likewise, sealing the dish also prevents contamination with bacteria.


What is each clump of growth on found on a petri plate?

The clumps of growth are called colonies.


What would you need to do to determine whether bacteria growing on a petri plate are anaerobes?

some sense


Why should you only lift one edge of the lid of the petri plate when carrying out a streak plate?

There is a lower chance of contamination from the air and the things surrounding it.