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How long can agar be inside of a petri dish with no bacteria growing on it?
Agar can remain in a petri dish for a few weeks without bacteria growing on it, as long as it is stored properly. It is important to keep the agar dishes sealed and stored in a refrigerator at the appropriate temperature to prevent bacterial contamination.
What is the difference between partly cloudy and partly sunny?
Believe it or not, there is a difference. It relates to the average amount of cloud cover expected. Would you believe partly sunny means more cloud cover than partly cloudy? Can be confusing to the public...mostly sunny means more sun than partly cloudy does, while partly sunny means more clouds than partly cloudy does. Anyway, from least cloud cover to most, the scale is: sunny, mostly sunny, partly cloudy, partly sunny, mostly cloudy, cloudy. Mostly sunny means more sun than clouds, partly sunny means more clouds than sun, and partly cloudy generally means an equal amount of clouds and sun.
Can plants only live on land?
No, plants like seaweed and algae live completely or partly underwater. -A.D.
What are anchorage dependent cells?
Anchorage-dependent cells are cells that require attachment to a solid surface or extracellular matrix to grow and proliferate. These cells rely on contact with a substrate for survival and function properly only when attached to a surface. Examples include fibroblasts and epithelial cells.
What tools are used by a bacteriologist?
A bacteriologist may use tools such as microscopes to observe bacteria, Petri dishes to culture and grow bacteria, molecular biology techniques like PCR for genetic analysis, and bioinformatics software for analyzing bacterial genomes. They may also use sterile techniques, safety equipment, and various chemical reagents in their work.
