Agar

question 58

Multiple Choice

Agar

• A) has chemical and physical properties that make it almost ideal for solidifying media.
• B) is a useful nutrient source for most bacteria.
• C) is a hydrolysate of carbohydrates and proteins.
• D) stays liquid through the typical range of incubation temperatures.
• E) only solidifies if it is cooled in a refrigerator for 48 hours.

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