The Source of Nutrients in Nutrient Agar Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

The source of nutrients in nutrient agar is

• A) peptone and beef extract.
• B) peptone and NaCl.
• C) agar.
• D) agar and NaCl.
• E) gelatin.

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Definitions:

Trypsin

Protein-digesting enzyme secreted by the pancreas.

Salivary Amylase

In humans, enzyme in saliva that digests starch to maltose.

Secretin

A hormone produced by the small intestine that stimulates the pancreas to release bicarbonate-rich fluids, aiding digestion.

Chyme

Thick, semiliquid food material that passes from the stomach to the small intestine.