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6.3: Culturing Bacteria

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  • 6.3A: Culture Media
    Culture medium or growth medium is a liquid or gel designed to support the growth of microorganisms. There are different types of media suitable for growing different types of cells. Here, we will discuss microbiological cultures used for growing microbes, such as bacteria or yeast.
  • 6.3B: Complex and Synthetic Media
    In defined media all the chemical compounds are known, while undefined media has partially unknown chemical constituents.
  • 6.3C: Selective and Differential Media
    Selective media allows for the growth of specific organisms, while differential media is used to distinguish one organism from another.
  • 6.3D: Aseptic Technique, Dilution, Streaking, and Spread Plates
    Microbiologists rely on aseptic technique, dilution, colony streaking and spread plates for day-to-day experiments.
  • 6.3E: Special Culture Techniques
    Many microbes have special growth conditions or require precautions to grow in a laboratory setting, leading to special culture techniques.


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