Which type of pipet is considered less accurate than a volumetric pipet?

A graduated pipet is considered less accurate than a volumetric pipet due to its design and functionality. Graduated pipets have multiple markings along the length of the pipet, allowing for the measurement of a range of volumes. However, this design means that they are generally less precise than volumetric pipets, which are designed to measure a single, specific volume with a high degree of accuracy.

Volumetric pipets have a bulge in the center that allows for the measurement of a fixed volume accurately, with minimal error. In contrast, graduated pipets can introduce variability due to the need for careful readings at different volumetric markings, which can lead to misinterpretation, especially if meniscus readings are not done correctly.

Other choices, such as a micropipet and a medicine dropper, do have their specific uses; micropipets are designed for small, precise volumes but are still considered less precise compared to volumetric pipets for larger volumes. A medicine dropper is generally used for dispensing small amounts of liquid without accurate measurement. An inoculating loop, on the other hand, is an entirely different tool used primarily in microbiology for transferring microorganisms, and it is not used for liquid measurement. Thus, the graduated pipet