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What is the main difference between liquid and solid media in bacterial culture?
What is the main difference between liquid and solid media in bacterial culture?
- Solid media support most non-fastidious bacteria, while liquid media contain special ingredients
- Solid media are used in test tubes, while liquid media are used in Petri dishes
- Agar is added to solid media but not to liquid media (correct)
- Liquid media are used for bacterial motility tests, while solid media are used for inoculum preparation
Which type of media is best suited for demonstrating bacterial motility?
Which type of media is best suited for demonstrating bacterial motility?
- Solid media
- Complex media
- Liquid media
- Semi-solid media (correct)
What is the primary function of nutrient agar in bacterial culture?
What is the primary function of nutrient agar in bacterial culture?
- To support the growth of microorganisms (correct)
- To separate motile from non-motile strains
- To provide a general turbidity
- To demonstrate bacterial motility
Why are complex media called 'complex'?
Why are complex media called 'complex'?
Which type of media allows for the appreciation of colony morphology and pigmentation?
Which type of media allows for the appreciation of colony morphology and pigmentation?
In which type of media are colonies most likely to be seen after incubation?
In which type of media are colonies most likely to be seen after incubation?
Why is agar added to nutrient broth to form nutrient agar?
Why is agar added to nutrient broth to form nutrient agar?
What is the primary function of basic media in bacterial culture?
What is the primary function of basic media in bacterial culture?
What is the main source of nitrogen in culture media?
What is the main source of nitrogen in culture media?
Which type of media is best suited for the isolation and identification of bacteria?
Which type of media is best suited for the isolation and identification of bacteria?
What is the primary function of selective media in bacterial culture?
What is the primary function of selective media in bacterial culture?
What is the difference between nutrient broth and peptone water?
What is the difference between nutrient broth and peptone water?
Why is nutrient agar used in bacterial culture?
Why is nutrient agar used in bacterial culture?
When would deep agar be specifically useful in bacterial culture?
When would deep agar be specifically useful in bacterial culture?
Which type of culture media provides specific requirements such as inorganic salts or particular growth factors?
Which type of culture media provides specific requirements such as inorganic salts or particular growth factors?
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