Shake ’n’ Incubate (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes

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Shake 'n' Incubate
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By what percentage does handwashing reduce diarrhoeal diseases?

47%

What are cellular pathogens?

Disease-causing organisms w/ cells

Why is yeast used in this investigation?

Safer to work with in school labs

What is the independent variable in this experiment?

Type of handwashing agent used

What does '++' mean in the growth notation system?

6-20 colonies (moderate growth)

What is the faecal-oral route?

Pathogens from faeces to mouth

What is the difference between disinfectants and antiseptics?

Disinfectants for surfaces, antiseptics for skin

At what temperature are the agar plates incubated?

37°C

What is the purpose of the pre-exposure swabs?

Show baseline bacteria before yeast

Which error type occurs when incubator temperature is incorrectly set?

Systematic error

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