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Why cooling the inoculating instrument prior to obtaining the inoculum?

The purpose of heating the inoculating materials before and after using them is for sterilization. They must be sterilized before to kill any bacteria already on them so that they do not contaminate anything during use, and they must be sterilized after to get off the bacteria contacted from use.


Why should you let the inoculating loop cool first before and after using it?

The inoculating tube is cooled before use so that the organism is not killed by extensive heat.


Why must the inoculating loop be cooled first before touching a culture?

To avoid killing the test subjects before the test can begin.


Why is the milk cooled before the bacteria are added?

Because it is. face it


What will result when 1 to 5 agar is added to nutrient broth boiled and cooled?

The agar will solidify and form a gel-like substance in the nutrient broth. This agar-nutrient mixture is used as a solid medium for growing and isolating bacteria in a laboratory setting.


Why must the inoculating loop be cooled before touching a culture?

To avoid killing the test subjects before the test can begin.


Why is the loop allowed to cool before putting it into the bacterial culture?

Because too much heat can kill bacteria. Think of pasteurised milk - the pasteurising process involves rapid heating and cooling to kill off any bacteria that might be present in the milk.


Should food be cooled down before putting it fridge?

Yes, from what I have heard and read. Moving hot food to a cold refrigerator can cause bacteria to form and grow rapidly. The food should be cooled to room temperature before refrigerating.


What will result when 1 percent to 5 percent agar is added to nutrient broth boiled and cooled?

a solid medium


Does cold rice have bacteria in it?

It depends how long it was left at room temperature before being refrigerated. It is, surprisingly, a food with a high risk of carrying food poisoning bacteria, as it can hold the bacteria at slightly-higher-than-room-temperature (their optimum breeding temperature) for longer than many other foods. Once cooled, the bacteria are still there.


Why should you let inoculating loop cool first before using?

an innoculated loop shouln't be hot. it should be cooled before contact with the organism by touching it off the edge of the agar or dipped into the top of the broth. if its hot it will kill the organism!


How is Actimel made?

Actimel is made by adding specific strains of bacteria (especially Lactobacillus casei) to pasteurized milk. This mixture is then fermented to allow the bacteria to grow and produce lactic acid. After fermentation, the product is cooled down, and any additional flavors or ingredients are added before packaging.