A researcher is doing experiments with potentially pathogenic bacteria. How should she dispose of them once she is finished with the study?

Question

They should be washed down the drain.

They should be placed into a biohazard bag to be incinerated.

They should be placed in the freezer.

They should be placed in the trash.

Answer 1

The correct way to dispose of potentially pathogenic bacteria is:

They should be placed into a biohazard bag to be incinerated.

This method ensures that the potentially harmful bacteria are safely contained and destroyed, reducing the risk of exposure or contamination. Washing them down the drain or placing them in the trash is unsafe, and freezing them does not eliminate the risk they pose.