Difference between revisions of "Incubator"
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[[File:Incubator.png|right|300px|thumb|A picture of an [[incubator]].]] | [[File:Incubator.png|right|300px|thumb|A picture of an [[incubator]].]] | ||
| + | An [[incubator]] is a container that can be kept at a constant [[temperature]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Incubators=== | ||
| + | : [[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. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
An [[incubator]] is a container that can be kept at a constant [[temperature]]. | An [[incubator]] is a container that can be kept at a constant [[temperature]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:22, 30 March 2019
Contents
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.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
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.