Agar Is an Excellent Solidifying Agent for Microbiological Media Because $\circ$

question 68

Multiple Choice

Agar is an excellent solidifying agent for microbiological media because

• A)it is not degraded by most microorganisms.
• B)solid agar remains solid until the temperature is raised to 90^\(\circ\)C,and liquid agar remains liquid if the temperature is lowered to 45^\(\circ\)C.
• C)it is not degraded by most microorganisms and solid agar remains solid until the temperature is raised to 90^\(\circ\)C,and liquid agar remains liquid if the temperature is lowered to 45^\(\circ\)C are correct.
• D)agar provides an excellent source of nutrition for a variety of different microorganisms.

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Definitions:

Excess Reserves

Banks' reserves held at the central bank over and above the required minimum, which can influence the banks' ability to lend and thus affect the money supply.

Federal Reserve System

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, regulation of banks, and maintaining financial stability.

Federal Funds Rate

The interest rate at which depository institutions lend reserve balances to other depository institutions overnight, on an uncollateralized basis.

Required Reserves

The minimum amount of funds that banks must hold in reserve against deposits, as mandated by the central bank.