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Petri Dish

Petri Dish

Petri dishes, also known as Petri plates or cell-culture dishes, are shallow, flat, cylindrical, or rectangular containers typically made of glass, plastic, or polystyrene. They are used in laboratories to hold and culture cells, bacteria, fungi, viruses, or other microorganisms for various experiments, tests, and observations. Petri dishes are an integral part of microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell culture research, serving as a fundamental tool for growing and studying microbial cultures.

Description of Petri Dish
  • Shallow cylindrical or rectangular shape with a lid for sealing the contents.
  • Made from transparent materials, such as glass or clear plastic, for easy observation.
  • Available in various sizes, ranging from small to large, to accommodate different sample volumes.
  • Sterile and disposable, or reusable with autoclaving, depending on the specific laboratory requirements.
  • Flat bottoms for ease of observation under a microscope.
Use of Petri Dish
  • Culturing and growing bacteria, fungi, yeast, or other microorganisms for isolation and identification.
  • Studying colony morphology, growth patterns, and antibiotic sensitivity of microbial cultures.
  • Conducting experiments such as streaking, dilution, or other microbial culture techniques.
  • Monitoring cell growth, proliferation, and reaction to external stimuli in cell culture studies.
  • Performing assays, such as agarose gel electrophoresis or enzyme assays, in molecular biology and biochemistry.
  • Petri dishes are essential tools in laboratory settings for cultivating and studying microscopic organisms and cell cultures. They provide a controlled environment for the growth and observation of microbial specimens, enabling researchers to conduct a wide range of experiments and analyses in microbiology, molecular biology, and related fields. By serving as platforms for the growth and observation of microorganisms, Petri dishes play a crucial role in scientific research, medical diagnostics, and various laboratory applications.
Features of Petri Dish
  • Vital tool in microbiology studies and used to grow bacterial cultures.
  • Stable stacking
  • Good strength & transparency for optimum performance
  • Available as sterile & non-sterile
  • Its close fitting lids help prevent air borne contamination

Material: PP & PS both material available

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