Viruses, Rickettsia, and Chlamydia Are Described as Obligate Intracellular Parasites

question 53

Multiple Choice

Viruses, Rickettsia, and Chlamydia are described as obligate intracellular parasites because they can only be propagated inside living host cells.Which of the following would be appropriate for their cultivation?

• A)enriched media
• B)cell or tissue cultures
• C)media that contains sheep red blood cells
• D)differential media

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