SCIENTIFIC

Importance of micro-organisms

INVESTIGATION OF THE
ENVIRONMENT
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Applications of microbial activity
Compost Production

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Production of dairy products

Curd
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Yoghurt
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Cheese
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Vinegar production
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Immunization vaccines

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Antibiotics

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Harmful effects of micro-organisms
Infections

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Bacteria
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Viruses
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Fungi
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Unicellular organisms
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Spread of causative agents

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Using laboratory equipment appropriately

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Volumetric
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Measuring Cylinder

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Beaker
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Pipettes
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Burettes
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Flasks
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Instruments
measure mass / weight
Triple beamto
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Chemical balance
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Spring balance
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Boiling
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Test tubes
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Ignition tubes
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Test tube holder

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Funnel
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Thistle funnel
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Watch glasses
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Petri dish
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Bunsen burner
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Tripod
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Wash bottle
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Instruments to measure quantities related to

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Voltmeter
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Ohmmeter
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Multimeters
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