Question

when is it critical to wear gloves in the laboratory? select all that apply.
check all that apply
□ you must wear gloves when working with toxic chemicals.
□ you must wear gloves when performing dissection experiments.
□ you must wear gloves when working with sterile mammalian cell cultures.
□ you must wear gloves when washing your hands at the end of the lab.

Explanation:

• For "working with toxic chemicals", gloves protect from chemical exposure.
• During "dissection experiments", gloves prevent contact with biological hazards.
• With "sterile mammalian cell cultures", gloves maintain sterility and prevent contamination.
• Washing hands at the end of lab does not require gloves as the purpose is to clean hands, and gloves would be removed before handwashing.

Answer:

A. You must wear gloves when working with toxic chemicals.
B. You must wear gloves when performing dissection experiments.
C. You must wear gloves when working with sterile mammalian cell cultures.