Chapter 4, Problem 4Q

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The reason for cooling the loop before touching it to culture. Whether the loop is set down for letting it cool and how to determine that it is cool.

Introduction:

An inoculating loop or just loop is a tool that is used to pick and transfer microorganisms from a culture to a new fresh growth medium. The loops used for one time only are the disposable loops made up of plastics whereas the ones made up of nichrome may be used multiple times by sterilizing them every time.