Question

lakesha was culturing bacteria. she used aseptic technique to make sure there was no contamination. when she was finished, she used water to clean the surface of her table. she then put the sample in the incubator, removed her gloves, and washed her hands with soap and water. which error did lakesha make in her process? a student should not culture bacteria in the lab. aseptic technique is used for chemical spills. she does not need to wash her hands after culturing bacteria. she should be using a disinfectant on her table, not just water.

Explanation:

Aseptic technique is crucial in microbiology labs to prevent contamination. After culturing bacteria, hands - washing is necessary and surfaces should be disinfected. Water alone is not sufficient for disinfection.

Answer:

She should be using a disinfectant on her table, not just water.