High School

Which safe practice is part of using aseptic technique?

A. Using a safety shower to wash chemicals off skin and clothing.
B. Wearing protective gloves when transferring bacteria and fungi to slides.
C. Folding and tying up the electric cord of a microscope before carrying it.
D. Using tongs and a hot mitt to remove a beaker of hot water from a hot plate.

Answer :

It would be to wear protective clothing and gloves when transferring bacteria and fungi

Answer: Option (b) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

The procedures and techniques which are used in order to prevent any kind of contamination from pathogens is known as aseptic technique.

Basically, aseptic technique helps in minimizing the risk of infection.

For example, wearing gloves during a surgery is an aseptic technique.

Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options wearing protective gloves when transferring bacteria and fungi to slides is a safe practice which is part of using aseptic technique.

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