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Why is it necessary to keep tubes of liquid broth upright in a cup? Trick question; they are stored upside down. To prevent spillage because the tube lids are NOT leak-proof and WILL leak broth out if not properly kept upright. So you can read the label on the cap Because it is easier to inoculate when it's being held in a cup.

          Why is it necessary to keep tubes of liquid broth upright in a cup?
Trick question; they are stored upside down.
To prevent spillage because the tube lids are NOT leak-proof and WILL leak broth out if not properly kept upright.
So you can read the label on the cap
Because it is easier to inoculate when it's being held in a cup.

Why is it necessary to keep tubes of liquid broth upright in a cup?
Trick question; they are stored upside down.
To prevent spillage because the tube lids are NOT leak-proof and WILL leak broth out if not properly kept upright.
So you can read the label on the cap
Because it is easier to inoculate when it's being held in a cup.

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Why is it necessary to keep tubes of liquid broth upright in a cup? Trick question; they are stored upside down. To prevent spillage because the tube lids are NOT leak-proof and WILL leak broth out if not properly kept upright. So you can read the label on the cap Because it is easier to inoculate when it's being held in a cup.