The lid of the petri dish is only opened slightly to prevent unwanted bacteria from the air from entering.
The petri dish lid is only partially opened to prevent the entry of unwanted bacteria from the air.
| Front | Why is the lid of the petri dish only partly opened? |
|---|---|
| Back | To prevent entry (of air) of unwanted bacteria |
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