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Why are solid agar-based media commonly used in laboratories for growing bacteria?

To prevent bacteria from reproducing indefinitely

To measure growth accurately

To make it easy to transfer cultures

To identify colonial characteristics and isolate pure cultures (correct)

What characteristic of growth in stirred liquid media makes cultures easy to divide and transfer?

Enhanced bacterial motility

Decreased nutrient levels

Even cell suspension (correct)

Increased reproduction rate

Why is isolating single bacteria from liquid media difficult?

Bacteria form biofilms in liquid media

Bacteria grow too slowly in liquid media

Bacteria reproduce indefinitely in liquid media

Bacteria are not easily distinguishable in liquid media (correct)

How can the use of selective media assist in identifying specific organisms?

By inhibiting the growth of unwanted organisms Signup and view all the answers

What type of environmental moisture is optimum for cultivating bacteria?

Moist environment Signup and view all the answers

At what temperature is the cultivation of bacteria of medical importance most optimal?

$37°C$ Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use high levels of nutrients in laboratory techniques for growing bacteria?

To produce large amounts of cells quickly and inexpensively Signup and view all the answers

Why do saprophytic bacteria have the ability to grow at lower temperatures?

They can use alternative energy sources Signup and view all the answers