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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?

For large scale production of legumes (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To maintain pH changes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of agar in the Rhizobium Medium?

To solidify the medium for culturing (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To maintain the pH of the medium (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To serve as the energy source (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide essential ions (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide nitrogenous nutrients (A) Signup and view all the answers