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 phage labeled with 35S, the supernatant contained the radioactively labeled phage, whereas no radioactivity was detected in the pellet.
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
Tubes were put on the magnet until the supernatant ran clear so that it could be removed and discarded.
From Nature • Sep. 19, 2017
Pipette off the supernatant emulsion for use in the test.
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)
