supernatant
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The phage-free supernatant served as a comparative control.
From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2023
In the tube that contained the phage labeled with 32P, the radioactivity was detected in the pellet that contained the heavier bacterial cells, and no radioactivity was detected in the supernatant.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The heavier bacterial cells settled down and formed a pellet, whereas the lighter phage particles stayed in the supernatant.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The supernatant containing the genomic DNA was transferred to a new collection tube.
From Nature • Sep. 19, 2017
Pipette off the supernatant fluid and fill the tubes with sterile 1 per cent. sodium carbonate solution previously warmed slightly; stopper the tubes and shake vigourously for a few minutes.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)
