Name a common risk when performing culture transfers and how to mitigate it.

Name a common risk when performing culture transfers and how to mitigate it.

• A. Aerosol exposure; mitigate by careful technique, using flame, keeping lids closed, and working near a biosafety cabinet if available.
• B. Contamination of the culture by other microorganisms; mitigate by using sterile pipettes.
• C. Radiation exposure; mitigate by shielding with lead.
• D. Heating of samples; mitigate by using ice packs.

Answer: (A)