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What is an agar plate used for?
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?
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?
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?
What is spot analysis often used for on agar plates?
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What will individual microorganisms placed on an agar plate grow into?
What will individual microorganisms placed on an agar plate grow into?
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