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Which of the following is NOT an ingredient of bacteriological media?
Which of the following is NOT an ingredient of bacteriological media?
- Peptone
- Blood
- Agar
- Protein (correct)
What is the main polysaccharide found in agar?
What is the main polysaccharide found in agar?
- Both Agarose and Agaropectin (correct)
- Agarose
- Agaropectin
- Cellulose
At what concentration is agar typically used in microbiology?
At what concentration is agar typically used in microbiology?
- 20-25 g/l
- 5-10 g/l
- 10-15 g/l
- 15-20 g/l (correct)
What is the melting temperature of agar?
What is the melting temperature of agar?
What is the primary purpose of agar in bacteriological media?
What is the primary purpose of agar in bacteriological media?
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Not an ingredient of bacteriological media?
Not an ingredient of bacteriological media?
Protein is a common nutrient source, not a structural component, in bacteriological media.
Main polysaccharide in agar?
Main polysaccharide in agar?
Agar consists primarily of the polysaccharides agarose and agaropectin.
Agar concentration in microbiology?
Agar concentration in microbiology?
Agar is typically used at a concentration of 15-20 g/l to achieve a semi-solid gel.
Melting temperature of agar?
Melting temperature of agar?
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Primary purpose of agar?
Primary purpose of agar?
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