Answer to Question #177515 in Biology for Lia

Question

Why are the following practices considered “Good Laboratory Practices”? Justify your answer. -Study experiences before attending the laboratory -Do not use the cell phone, drink, eat and smoke in the laboratory -Don't smell and taste the working chemicals.

Answer 1

Good laboratory practice (GLP) refers to a quality system of management controls for research laboratories and organizations to try to ensure the uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality and integrity of chemical (including pharmaceuticals) non-clinical safety tests.

The indicated practices provide for the high safety and accuracy of the tests. Therefore, they are considered "good laboratory practices".