INSTRUCTION: Give the principle or significance of the following practices:   1. Flaming the mouth or lid of culture tubes or plates after opening and before closing them. 2. Flaming the inoculating needle or loop before and after inoculation. 3. Holding caps, lids, or cotton plugs rather than putting them on the table while inoculating.

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INSTRUCTION: Give the principle or significance of the following practices:

 

1. Flaming the mouth or lid of culture tubes or plates after opening and before closing them.

2. Flaming the inoculating needle or loop before and after inoculation.

3. Holding caps, lids, or cotton plugs rather than putting them on the table while inoculating.

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