Rhizobium Isolation Medium Composition
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What is the purpose of mannitol in the Rhizobium Medium?

  • To provide essential ions
  • To provide nitrogenous nutrients
  • To maintain pH changes
  • To provide energy source (correct)
  • What role does magnesium sulphate play in the Rhizobium Medium?

  • To provide essential ions (correct)
  • To provide energy source
  • To provide nitrogenous nutrients
  • To maintain pH changes
  • Why is yeast extract included in the Rhizobium Medium?

  • To provide energy source
  • To provide essential ions
  • To provide nitrogenous nutrients (correct)
  • To maintain pH changes
  • What is the recommended use of Rhizobium Medium in cultivation and isolation?

    <p>For large scale production of legumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of sodium chloride in the Rhizobium Medium?

    <p>To maintain pH changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of agar in the Rhizobium Medium?

    <p>To solidify the medium for culturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of dipotassium phosphate in the Rhizobium Medium?

    <p>To maintain the pH of the medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is mannitol added to the Rhizobium Medium for maintaining Rhizobium species?

    <p>To serve as the energy source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of magnesium sulphate in the Rhizobium Medium?

    <p>To provide essential ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of yeast extract in the Rhizobium Medium?

    <p>To provide nitrogenous nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

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