A team of scientists at a research laboratory is conducting a study on the effects of different concentrations of a drug on bacterial growth. They need to accurately measure and prepare precise concentrations of the drug solution for their experiments. Which of the following tools will be needed?

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A data collection probe
A data collection probe

A digital balance
A digital balance

A water bath
A water bath

A thermometer

Answer 1

To accurately measure and prepare precise concentrations of a drug solution for their experiments, the scientists will primarily need:

• A digital balance: This tool is essential for measuring the mass of the drug accurately so that precise concentrations can be prepared.

While the other tools could serve a purpose in different aspects of the experiment (e.g., a water bath for maintaining temperature, a thermometer for monitoring temperature, and a data collection probe for collecting data during the experiment), the digital balance is the most critical for preparing the drug solution itself.