Title: Isolate pure cultures.
Course: Biomedical Technician (14900) > Section: Performing Basic Microbiology Skills

Isolation should include storage of pure cultures and the use of sterile techniques to obtain one colony for growth.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a sterile technique?
- What is the medium used to grow a pure culture? Why is this medium used?
- What temperature needs to be used when growing a pure culture? Why?
- How do cryogenic techniques maintain the integrity of cultures?