Sabourard's Agar Has a Low PH Which Encourages the Growth

question 22

Multiple Choice

Sabourard's agar has a low pH which encourages the growth of molds and discourages the growth of bacteria.Sabourard's agar could best be described as being:

• A)selective
• B)differential
• C)complex
• D)enriched

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