Biology A-Level
Bunsen flame
What Bunsen flame means in Biology A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Bunsen flame
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Reference: OCR
A lit flame worked close to because its upward convection current reduces the chance of airborne microorganisms landing in the vessel.
Topics that use Bunsen flame
- Cloning and biotechnology (OCR A-Level)
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- Advantages of cloning plants artificially
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- aseptic technique
- Batch versus continuous fermentation
- Closed (batch) culture
- Controlled incubation
- Exponential (log) phase
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