Incubator
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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.