Biotech 8/12/13 Read the background information for the lab today, and write “background” on your warm- up sheet.
Lab Measurements Basic Chemistry Unit
Metric System
In biotechnology, we really only look at these units…
Converting Metric Units When converting units, you can use dimensional analysis, or the metric ladder.
Kilo 1000 Hecto 100 Deca 10 Base 1 Deci 0.1 Centi 0.01 Milli Micro Nano Move decimal to the left! Move decimal to the right!
Measuring Volume In the lab, we will typically use two different tools, a graduated cylinder or a pipet.
Measuring Mass In this lab, we use an analytical balance, which is far more accurate and sensitive than a triple beam balance.
Measuring Volume Lab
Measuring Mass Lab
Accuracy of Micropipets Lab