Which category of media can be described as containing nutrients that support the growth of the most nonfastidious organisms without giving any particular organism a growth advantage?
a. Enrichment
b. Supportive
c. Selective
d. Differential
B
Many different types of media exist and serve different purposes in clinical microbiology. Some types are basically nutritive and support the growth of many different types of microorganisms.
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happen?
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following are the most commonly used mammals for genetic studies?
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