BIOD 171 Portage Learning LATEST 2023 MICROBIOLOGY Lab 1 VERIFIED EXAM GUARANTEED A+ PASSQuestion 1 Not yet graded / 2.5 pts Question 2 Not yet graded / 2.5 pts Question 3 Not yet graded / 2.5 pts BIOD 171 L1: Lab Exam 1 If you are working in a lab in which an autoclave is not available, and you are pressed for time, which would you choose to best sterilize your equipment? Hot steam or hot air? Explain why you chose your answer. Your Answer: Hot steam. Hot steam is more efficient because it takes a couple of minutes to sterilize and dry air takes a couple of hours to sterilize. Hot steam is the best choice as you can achieve a sterile environment in a matter of minutes whereas hot air will take several hours to achieve the same effect. What three elements are used in an autoclave to sterilize equipment? Your Answer: heat, pressure, steam heat, pressure, and steam What type of incubator is pictured below?Question 4 Not yet graded / 2.5 pts Question 5 Not yet graded / 2 pts Question 6 Not yet graded / 2 pts Your Answer: Fixed incubator Fixed incubator What is the