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Inoculation Loop

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Key Stage 4

Meaning

 
A picture of an inoculation loop.

An inoculation loop is a small metal hoop which can be used to apply a sample of micro-organisms to a growth medium.

About Inoculation Loops

An inoculation loop is heated to sterilise it before a sample of micro-organisms is added.

References

Edexcel

Inoculating loops, page 63, GCSE Biology; The Revision Guide, CGP, Edexcel
Inoculating loops, pages 179, 180, GCSE Biology, CGP, Edexcel