A complete bacterial medium contains only the nutrients required for the growth of wild-type cells

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: A minimal medium contains only the nutrients required for the growth of wild-type cells. A complete medium provides nutritional substances required by auxotrophic mutant cells to grow.

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