Aseptic Technique

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Across
  1. 2. The introduction of unwanted microorganisms into a sample (13)
  2. 3. Passing equipment through a flame to kill microorganisms (7)
  3. 5. Working in a way that prevents contamination by microorganisms (7)
  4. 7. A shallow plastic container used to grow microorganisms on agar (5,4
  5. 8. A gas burner used to sterilise equipment and create a sterile area (6,7)
  6. 9. Completely free from living microorganisms (6)
Down
  1. 1. A chemical used to kill microbes on skin or surfaces (10)
  2. 3. A piece of equipment used to handle sterile materials without directly touching them
  3. 4. A metal tool used to transfer microorganisms safely (16)
  4. 5. A jelly-like substance used as a growth medium for microbes (4)
  5. 6. Substances present in the agar jelly that help microbes to grow