Aseptic Technique.

... Aseptic Technique * Wipe the bench you are working on with disinfectant - this kills all the bacteria that may already be on the bench at the start of the experiment. The bench also needs to be wiped down at the end of the experiment. * Wipe tray that you will put all the equipment on with disinfectant - this is done to kill all the bacteria that may already be on the tray so that the sterilised equipment is not contaminated. * Sterilise all equipment - the equipment used is put in an autoclave which sterilises it so that bacteria on the equipment are killed and the equipment is ready to be used. * Light Bunsen Burner near equipment - this is done to create an up draught of air away from the bench to prevent contamination of cultures. * Wash your hands with antibacterial soap - this will get rid of any bacteria

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