The inoculating loop needs to cool down before being introduced to the bacterial culture; otherwise, the heat would kill the bacteria.
The inoculating loop must be allowed to cool before being placed into the bacterial culture to prevent killing the bacteria with heat.
| Front | Why is the inoculating loop allowed to cool before putting it into the bacterial culture? |
|---|---|
| Back | If the loop is hot it would kill any bacteria |
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