Incubation

Definition

Keeping a culture under suitable conditions, including an appropriate temperature, so that microorganisms can grow.

Used by AQA

Specification 4.1.1.6 · Paper 1

The dish should remain secured during and after incubation. Opening a grown culture could release large numbers of microorganisms and expose it to further contamination.
Revise: Aseptic Techniques & Culturing

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GCSE Biology · key term

Keeping a culture under suitable conditions, including an appropriate temperature, so that microorganisms can grow.

Used by AQA

Specification 4.1.1.6 · Paper 1

The dish should remain secured during and after incubation. Opening a grown culture could release large numbers of microorganisms and expose it to further contamination.
Revise: Aseptic Techniques & Culturing

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