Final answer:
In the laboratory setting, an apparatus is an equipment used for scientific research or experiments. Lab incubators, microscopes, and timing devices are examples of apparatuses, while protective eyewear, being personal protective equipment, is not considered an apparatus.The right answer is option B)
Step-by-step explanation:
To answer the question of which item is NOT an apparatus in the laboratory, we should first clarify what is meant by apparatus. In a laboratory context, an apparatus refers to the equipment or tools used to conduct experiments or carry out scientific research. Reviewing the list of options given: a) Lab incubators, b) Protective eyewear, c) Microscopes, and d) Timing devices, we can determine that all of these items except for option b) Protective eyewear, are indeed laboratory apparatuses. Lab incubators are used for growing and maintaining microbiological cultures or cell cultures. Microscopes allow us to observe small objects or specimens that are not visible to the eye with glass, and timing devices are used for precise measurements of time in experiments.
In contrast, protective eyewear is classified as personal protective equipment (PPE), not a laboratory apparatus. While it is essential for safety in the laboratory, it does not serve a function in the experimentation process itself but rather protects the user from potential hazards.