Culture Media
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1
Bacteria that thrive at very high temperatures, such as in hot springs, are called:
A.Psychrophiles
B.Thermophiles
C.Mesophiles
D.Acidophiles
2
Microorganisms that require oxygen for growth are called:
A.Obligate anaerobes
B.Obligate aerobes
C.Facultative anaerobes
D.Halophiles
3
Agar is used in culture media primarily as a:
A.Nutrient source
B.Solidifying (gelling) agent
C.Antibiotic
D.pH indicator
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