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ALEXIUS COLLEGE
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Name: daisy amor p. ruego Score:

Course, Year & Section: bsn 1st year, H1 Date performed: 08/31/2021

Activity 1
Biochemistry Laboratory Apparatus

Objectives: At the end of the experiment the students should be able to:

1. Identify the different apparatus and its function in the laboratory.

2. Demonstrate knowledge on the basic laboratory procedure.

Instruction: Draw the different laboratory apparatus use a biochemistry

laboratory and indicate its use.

Illustration Apparatus Use

Centrifuge Is used to collect cells,

separate materials that
have similar densities and
to precipitate DNA, to
purify virus particles

Beaker

liquid measuring container

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Bunsen Burner

quick source of heat and

light

Clamp holder used to secure laboratory

clamps, such as extension-
type utility clamps, or
other attachments to a ring
stand or lab frame.

Dropper

used for administering

materials in drops

Erlenmeyer flask
used to hold liquids and do
reactions in it

Funnel used to transfer liquids

from one container to
another without spilling

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Glass Pipette
used to transport and/or
measure a specific amount
of liquid

Aspirator

used for moving air,fluids,

etc. by suction

Graduated cylinder used to accurately

measure out volumes of
chemicals for use in
reactions

Iron stand supports the iron ring

when heating substances
or mixtures in a flask or
beaker 

Mortar and pestle used to grind and mix

substances

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Stirring rod used to stir liquids in flasks

or beakers

Test tube holder holds the test tube while

heating

Test tube rack contains test tubes and

keeps it in place for storing

Test tube holder of small amount

solution

Watch glass crystal used for observing

sample undergoing
reaction

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Wire gauze supports a container while

heating

Evaporating dish used to heat and

evaporate liquids

Digital Balance used for weighing

substances to the
milligram (0.001 g) level.
Use containers when
weighing chemicals and
always weigh objects at
room temperature.

Learning Discussion:

1. How do you transfer chemicals from one container to another?

-Simply place the funnel on top of the container with the tube inserted inside to transfer a liquid (or
powder) into it. Then, take the package or container containing the liquid or powder above the funnel,
slowly begin to pour the contents into the funnel

2. How do you measure liquids in a graduated cylinder?

-Using a graduated cylinder, determine the volume of liquid. Make sure to read the measurement at the
meniscus's bottom

3. How will you mix chemicals in a test tube?

-hold the tube gently but firmly between the thumb and forefinger of one hand and gently "thump" the
bottom of the tube with the middle and forefinger of the other hand.

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4. What will you do in the event of chemical splashing in your eyes and skin?
-flush& wash your eyes or skin with clean water for about 15-20minutes, Repeat the previous steps until
the object is eliminated.

5. What will you do when a chemical spill in the laboratory occur?

-The people in the area should be alerted and all doors should be closed. If someone has been sprayed
with chemicals, cleanse the area for at least 15 minutes with water. Only a knowledgeable and
experienced person should clean up a chemical spill.

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