English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Describe how bacteria multiply
Describe how to prepare an uncontaminated culture using aseptic technique
Explain why bacteria are cultured at lower temperatures in schools
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Words and meanings to learn
microorganism
a tiny living organism, such as bacteria, fungi or viruses, that is too small to see with the naked eye
incubation
keeping cultures at a suitable temperature for microorganisms to grow
culture
a group of microorganisms that are grown in or on a nutrient medium under controlled conditions
inoculating loop
a small tool used to transfer microorganisms to a culture medium
aseptic technique
a set of procedures used to prevent contamination of cultures or the environment by unwanted microorganisms
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