Dyes are often added to growth media to aid in the identification of microbes. What could be the purpose of a dye in this case?

A) to make the plate prettier
B) to color key the type of plate being used
C) to act as a growth enhancer
D) to act as a pH indicator


Ans: D) to act as a pH indicator

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