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Lab Equipment
Biology Lab Equipment
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Biology
10th Grade
01/15/2012

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Aquarium
Definition
Use to display aquatic creatures and conduct testing on/with aquatic organisms
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Crucible or Beaker Tongs
Definition
Used to hold many different things such as flasks, crucibles, and evaporating dishes when they are hot.
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Beaker
Definition
A liquid-measuring container used to hold or heat chemicals. Multipurpose and essential in the lab.
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Biological charts and models of DNA
Definition
Used to aid scientists in discovering and exploring biological concepts
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Blender
Definition
Used for mixing biological substances and solids.
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Bunsen Burner
Definition
used for heating and exposing items to flame. They have many more uses than a hot plate, but do not replace a hot plate.
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Calculator
Definition
Used for calculating mathematical equations
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Centrifuge
Definition
separates materials of varying density
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Chemical scoop, scoopula
Definition
Scoops small amounts of solid substances
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Compound Microscope
Definition
Used to look at slides and other microscopic organisms/objects
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Computer with internet
Definition
Used for research for scientific investigations
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Cover Slip
Definition
Used to cover a subject/organism on a slide for viewing under a microscope
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Crucible and cover
Definition
Used to heat small quantities to very high temperatures.
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Dissecting Microscope
Definition
Used to view organisms that are not easily seen with the naked eye
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Erlenmeyer Flask
Definition
used to heat and store liquids. The advantage is that the bottom is wider than the top so it will heat quicker because of the greater surface area exposed to the heat.
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Evaporating Dish
Definition
used to heat and evaporate liquids.
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Field guides to living things and other biological reference books
Definition
Used as pocket references while in the field doing research for scientific investigations
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Filter paper
Definition
Separate large particles from smaller particles (usually substances)
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Flint Striker
Definition
Used to create a spark to light the Bunsen burner
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Florence Flask
Definition
is used for heating substances that need to be heated evenly. The bulbed bottom allows the heat to distribute through the liquid more evenly. Also used mostly in distillation experiments.
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Forceps
Definition
holds or pick up small objects
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Funnel
Definition
is a piece of equipment that is used in the lab but is not confined to the lab. It can be used to target liquids into any container so they will not be lost or spilled.
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Gel electrophoresis supplies (tray, chamber, power supply)
Definition
Used to separate DNA particles on agar gel using electricity
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Gloves
Definition
Personal protection of hands when handling hot or corrosive substances and solids
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Goose-neck lamp
Definition
Used to heat for incubation or growth of organisms and can be manipulated to a certain position
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Graduated Cylinder
Definition
measures approximate volume of liquids. The volume of liquid can be estimated to the nearest 0.1 mL with practice.
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Hand lens (magnifier)
Definition
Handheld magnifying lens to view small specimen at a slightly larger scale
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Hot Plate
Definition
Used for heating substances that does not require a flame
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Incubator
Definition
Keeps young organisms warm and aids in growth. Maintains optimal temperature and humidity
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