Culture Media Essentials
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Which one of these is NOT a criteria that must be met by a culture medium?

  • It should provide a suitable level of oxygen or no oxygen.
  • It should provide a properly adjusted pH.
  • It should also contain sufficient moisture.
  • It must contain the right nutrients for the specific microorganism we want to grow. (correct)

    • What is the primary classification level of culture media based on physical form?

  • Chemical composition
  • Functional type
  • Physical form (correct)
  • All of the above

    • What are liquid media defined as?

  • Water-based solutions that solidify at room temperature
  • Water-based solutions that do not solidify at room temperature (correct)
  • Media that contain high levels of oxygen
  • Solid media that dissolve in distilled water

    • What is the term for media that solidify at room temperature?

    <p>Gel media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial requirement for a culture medium?

    <p>It must initially be sterile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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