CULTURE MEDIA Flashcards
ppt/trans based
also known as Agar-agar
Agar
“In vitro”
outside of the body
agar comes from
Red algae
cultivating microorganisms in vitro provides the appropriate biochemical and biophysical environment for microbial growth
Cultivation
agar consistency
gelatin-like consistency
material/substance to be inoculated in the agar
Inoculum
types of culture
pure
mixed
stock
virign/single species of
organisms)
pure
more than 2 organisms
mixed
for storage/maintained in order to keep microorganisms viable/alive
stock
classification of agar according to:
PHYSICAL STATE
CONSISTENCY
COMPOSITION
HOW THE MEDIUM IS DISPENSED AND USE
types of colony
Mucoid colony
Smooth Colony
Rough Colony
sticky/wet
Mucoid colony
Dull, dry
Rough Colony
Shiny, glistening surface
Smooth Colony
contains 0.5-1.5% of agar
SEMISOLID
what bacteria has condom shaped colonies
Mycobacterium
classification of culture media according to physical state/consistency
LIQUID
SEMISOLID
SOLID
without any trace of agar or solidifying substance
LIQUID
contains 2-3% of agar
SOLID