In this video, we learn how to use a tool called a micropipette to precisely measure and transfer very small volumes of liquid. Learning to use a micropipette correctly is an essential skill in biotechnology. Students should pay particular attention to when to press the plunger to the first stop vs the second stop. The first stop is used to pick up liquids, while the second stop is for releasing them.
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