Choose the best match for each item. Use an answer only once.

A. measures used to prevent contamination when working with microorganisms
B. seaweed derivative used to solidify media
C. instrument used to pick up and transfer bacteria
D. mass of bacteria being transferred from one medium to another
E. differential medium
F. medium that provides the proper environment during transport
G. high-efficiency particulate air filter
H. tiny microorganisms lacking a cell wall
I. laboratory-acquired infections
J. effective against viruses


A. aseptic technique
B. agar
C. inoculating loop
D. inoculum
E. indicator medium
F. transport medium
G. HEPA
H. _Mycoplasma_
I. respiratory route
J. 10% chlorine bleach

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