To prepare large volumes of influenza virus for use in the flu vaccines each year, the virus is grown in embryonated hen eggs. This is an example of the use of

A. selective media.
B. enriched media.
C. live media.
D. complex media.


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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a. true b. false

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