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BIO 127 & 128: General Biology: Laboratory Methods

The resources in this course guide are carefully selected to support students enrolled in Biology 127 and 128.

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Laboratory Terms

Assay-the testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality.

Bacteria-a member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms that have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus, including some that can cause disease.

Bunsen Burner-a small adjustable gas burner used in laboratories.

Cells-the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane. Microscopic organisms typically consist of a single cell, which is either eukaryotic or prokaryotic.

Experiment-a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Eye wash station-critical emergency safety equipment intended to mitigate eye injuries when control methods do not prevent exposure to a physical or chemical irritant or a biological agent.

laboratory-a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Microscope-a device that uses lenses to make very small objects, so that they can be scientifically examined and studied.

Personal Protective Equipment-equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses such as goggles, gloves, and laboratory coat.

Protocol- document that describes the background, rationale, objectives, design, methodology, statistical considerations, and organization of a clinical research project.

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-a process in which a particular piece of DNA is copied many times in a laboratory so that the DNA can be examined in detail.

Specimen-any material derived from a test system for examination or analysis.

credit: Cambridge Dictionary

 

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