Machine-translated by Google. Questions are authored in English.
Top

Discussion

The solidifying agent commonly used in preparation of media is/are

  • A.agar
  • B.silica gel
  • C.both (a) and (b)
  • D.none of these

Answer: C

Correct answer: both (a) and (b)

Agar is the usual solidifying agent, and silica gel is used where agar cannot be - for autotrophs that would metabolise any organic material, since silica gel is entirely inorganic. Gelatin was used historically but melts at incubation temperature and is digested by many bacteria.

No comment is present. Be the first to comment.
Loading…

Post your comment

Please log in or register to post a comment.