Heating the inoculating loop in a hot Bunsen flame serves to sterilize and disinfect it.
The inoculating loop is heated in a Bunsen flame to sterilize and disinfect it.
| Front | Why is the inoculating loop heated in a hot bunsen flame? |
|---|---|
| Back | To sterilise and disinfect it |
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