Agar Plate Culturing Quiz
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What is an agar plate used for?

  • To measure liquid volume
  • To culture microorganisms (correct)
  • To store antibiotics
  • To sterilize equipment
  • What is the purpose of selective compounds added to agar plates?

  • To influence the growth of microorganisms (correct)
  • To prevent the growth of microorganisms
  • To change the color of the medium
  • To sterilize the agar
  • What is the purpose of streaking on an agar plate?

  • To count the number of colonies
  • To mix different cultures
  • To sterilize the agar surface
  • To generate genetically pure cultures (correct)
  • What is spot analysis often used for on agar plates?

    <p>To check the viability of cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will individual microorganisms placed on an agar plate grow into?

    <p>Individual colonies, each a clone genetically identical to the individual ancestor organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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