What happens to the volume of liquid dispensed by a micropipettor if you depress the plunger to the other (incorrect) position when dispensing the fluid?

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Question 9 options:

Volume increases

Volume remains the same

Volume decreases

Answer 1

If you depress the plunger of a micropipettor to the other (incorrect) position when dispensing the fluid, the volume dispensed will typically decrease. This is because the additional depression may create a suction effect or force out more liquid than intended, leading to less liquid being dispensed than the set volume. Therefore, the correct answer is:

Volume decreases