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Organisms Used in Laboratory Work

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Biology

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Common Organisms Cultured in the Laboratory

  • Organisms are cultured for morphological, taxonomic, cytological, genetic, and behavioral studies.
  • Commonly cultured organisms include: Amoeba, Paramecium, Hydra, Rhizopus (bread mould), Drosophila (fruit fly), and onion root tips.
  • These organisms are chosen due to their ease of culture, short life cycle, and clear observable features under the microscope.
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Methods of Culturing Organisms

  • Culturing requires knowledge of habitat, collection method, growth medium, and preservation techniques.
  • Paramecium is cultured in jars with decaying grass and leaves to promote bacterial growth (its food).
  • Amoeba is cultured in petri dishes with wheat or rice grains in water, kept in dark and cool conditions.
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Laboratory Equipment and Safety Measures

  • Vasculum is a metal cylinder with a sliding door used to carry plant specimens during field trips.
  • Plant press (field and lab types) is used to dry and preserve plant specimens for herbarium preparation.
  • Nets like plankton nets, insect nets, and biological dredges are used to collect aquatic and flying organisms.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Culturing and Use of Organisms in Biology Laboratories

Culturing OrganismsCommon Lab OrganismsCulturing MethodsMicroscopic Study TechniquesLaboratory Safety and MaintenanceCollection EquipmentMicroorganism Culturing Tools

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