Growing Bacteria in the Lab - GCSE Biology
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Binary Fission
The process by which bacteria multiply through simple cell division.
Culture Medium
A liquid or gel containing nutrients necessary for microorganisms to grow.
Agar
A gelatinous substance used as a culture medium for growing bacteria.
Sterilisation
The process of killing off all unwanted microorganisms before culturing.
Contamination
The presence of unwanted microorganisms that can interfere with experimental results.
Pathogen
An organism that can cause disease, particularly when discussing bacteria.
Uncontaminated culture
A culture that has been grown without any unwanted microorganisms.
Microorganisms
Tiny living organisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Heat sterilisation
The process of using heat to kill microorganisms on laboratory equipment.
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