Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 1 - The Microbial World and You - Study Questions - Review - Page 23: 8

Answer

The airborne microbes ended up in the curved neck of the flask.

Work Step by Step

In Pasteur's experiment, the bend in the curved neck of the flask prevented the microbes from entering the flask by trapping any airborne microorganisms that might cause contamination of the broth inside the flask.
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