Which item is the white protective coat worn in a laboratory?

• A. Apron
• B. Safety vest
• C. Gloves
• D. Lab coat

Answer: (D)

In the lab, protective clothing is worn to shield you from spills, splashes, and contamination. The white protective coat is a lab coat, designed to cover most of your torso and arms with long sleeves, often reaching the knees, to provide a full barrier for your clothing and skin. It’s made to be worn over other clothes, easy to remove, and can be laundered to maintain cleanliness, which helps prevent carrying contaminants outside the workspace. An apron offers only front coverage and is usually shorter, gloves protect the hands, and a safety vest is mainly for visibility rather than chemical protection. So the item described is the lab coat—the standard protective garment in many laboratory settings.