Question

In sub culturing, when do you use the inoculating loop?

Answer 1

Answer:

An inoculation loop, also called a smear loop, inoculation wand or microstreaker, is a simple tool used mainly by microbiologists to pick up and transfer a small sample (inoculum) from a culture of microorganisms, e.g. for streaking on a culture plate.

Answer 2

Answer:

Subculturing keeps cells and microorganisms alive by transferring them from a previous growth culture to a fresh growth medium that allows for increased growth and multiplication. In subculturing, when do you use the inoculating loop? The inoculating loop is used to transfer culture from a broth.