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: [[Incubator]]s are used to grow colonies of [[micro-organism]]s since they grow best at certain [[temperature]]s. | : [[Incubator]]s are used to grow colonies of [[micro-organism]]s since they grow best at certain [[temperature]]s. | ||
| + | : Colonies of [[micro-organism]]s in laboratories are '''incubated''' at around 37°C to growth [[pathogen]]s for study. | ||
| + | : Colonies of [[micro-organism]]s in school are '''incubated''' at around 25°C to reduce the chances of [[pathogen]]s growing. | ||
: Some [[incubator]]s are used for premature babies to keep them warm. | : Some [[incubator]]s are used for premature babies to keep them warm. | ||
Revision as of 16:56, 3 December 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A picture of an incubator.
An incubator is a container that can be kept at a constant temperature.
About Incubators
- Incubators are used to grow colonies of micro-organisms since they grow best at certain temperatures.
- Colonies of micro-organisms in laboratories are incubated at around 37°C to growth pathogens for study.
- Colonies of micro-organisms in school are incubated at around 25°C to reduce the chances of pathogens growing.
- Some incubators are used for premature babies to keep them warm.