Introduction to Micropipettes
Control Button/Plunger - correct answer ✔Used to aspirate (draw in the
substance) or dispense (distribute the substance)
Volume Dial - correct answer ✔Used to adjust the volume by turning the dial
to increase or decrease the volume of the substance
Tip Ejector - correct answer ✔Removes or ejects the tip of the pipette
Volume Window - correct answer ✔Indicates the volume of substance the
pipette will hold
Range of a p20 - correct answer ✔Minimum: 2 uL
Maximum: 20 uL
Range of a p200 - correct answer ✔Minimum: 20 uL
Maximum: 200 uL
Range of a p1000 - correct answer ✔Minimum: 100 uL
Maximum: 1000 uL
What must ALWAYS be used with a micropipette? - correct answer
✔ALWAYS use a tip on the micropipette
When do you use a new tip? - correct answer ✔ALWAYS change to a new
tip when you switch to drawing from a different solution to avoid contamination
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