Answered
A pipette is a laboratory instrument used primarily to measure and transfer precise volumes of liquid. It is essential in many fields, including molecular biology, chemistry, and medical laboratories, for tasks that require accurate liquid handling. Pipettes are used for tasks such as transferring reagents for chemical reactions, preparing samples for analysis, and accurately adding liquids to experimental setups. They can be used for both small and large volumes, depending on the type of pipette. Micropipettes, for instance, are commonly used in molecular biology labs for handling small volumes (from microliters to nanoliters) for processes like PCR or DNA sequencing, whereas serological pipettes may be used for larger volumes in cell culture work. Additionally, pipettes are used to mix solutions, add titrants during titrations, and for general liquid handling in controlled experiments, where precision is critical to ensuring reproducibility and validity of results.
BNO Team