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Culture Media and Purified Water in Microbiology

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What is the purpose of chromogens and fluorogens in culture media?

To reduce oxygen tension

To inhibit bacterial growth

To absorb toxic waste products

To allow organism differentiation and identification (correct)

Which type of bacteria require the free admission of oxygen for growth?

Anaerobes

Facultative anaerobes

Microaerophiles

Obligate aerobes (correct)

How do microorganisms achieve anaerobic conditions for growth in culture media?

By exposing the media to light and air

By increasing the amount of oxygen

By using reducing substances like sodium thioglycollate (correct)

By inoculating into the surface layers of solid media

Why is 'free' water necessary for microorganisms in culture media?

To enhance bacterial growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of protective agents like calcium carbonate in culture media?

To neutralize and absorb toxic metabolites Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of peptones in culture media?

To serve as a source of nitrogen and vitamins Signup and view all the answers

Why are carbohydrates used in culture media?

To act as energy sources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a role of buffers in culture media?

Maintain the pH Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of selective agents like bile salts in culture media?

To inhibit gram-negative microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

Why are solidifying agents like agar added to culture media?

To change the consistency to a solid or semisolid state Signup and view all the answers