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Which type of media is useful for the observation of bacterial motility and preservation of bacteria?
Which type of media is useful for the observation of bacterial motility and preservation of bacteria?
- Liquid or broth media
- Semi-synthetic medium (correct)
- Artificial or synthetic media
- Solid media
What is the agar percentage range in solid media used for the isolation and identification of bacteria?
What is the agar percentage range in solid media used for the isolation and identification of bacteria?
- 0.3-0.5%
- 2-4%
- 1.5-2.5% (correct)
- 0.1-0.3%
Which type of media supports most non-fastidious bacteria?
Which type of media supports most non-fastidious bacteria?
- Artificial or synthetic media
- Semi-solid media
- Enriched media
- General purpose media (correct)
What is the composition of natural medium based on?
What is the composition of natural medium based on?
In which classification is Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) categorized?
In which classification is Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) categorized?
Which media are used to grow fastidious bacteria?
Which media are used to grow fastidious bacteria?
What is the main purpose of selective media in microbiology?
What is the main purpose of selective media in microbiology?
Which type of media would be most suitable for visually differentiating between E.coli and Salmonella based on lactose fermentation?
Which type of media would be most suitable for visually differentiating between E.coli and Salmonella based on lactose fermentation?
In which type of media would you typically find indicators like Thiosulphate Citrate Bile salt Sucrose for the isolation of Vibrio cholera?
In which type of media would you typically find indicators like Thiosulphate Citrate Bile salt Sucrose for the isolation of Vibrio cholera?
What is the purpose of assay media in microbiology?
What is the purpose of assay media in microbiology?
Which type of media would be most effective in promoting the growth of a specific genus of bacteria with minimal interference from others?
Which type of media would be most effective in promoting the growth of a specific genus of bacteria with minimal interference from others?
What is the main purpose of using culture media in microbiology?
What is the main purpose of using culture media in microbiology?
What is the role of peptone in culture media?
What is the role of peptone in culture media?
Why is agar used in microbiological media?
Why is agar used in microbiological media?
What are the mineral salts commonly found in culture media?
What are the mineral salts commonly found in culture media?
What is the suitable pH range for growth in culture media?
What is the suitable pH range for growth in culture media?
What are growth factors in culture media used for?
What are growth factors in culture media used for?
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