Biology GCSE
Aseptic technique and risk management
What Aseptic technique and risk management means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Aseptic technique and risk management
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Using aseptic technique, keeping lids on and following safe disposal to make informed judgements about risks such as contamination or growth of pathogens.
Topics that use Aseptic technique and risk management
- Culturing microorganisms (biology only) (AQA GCSE)
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