Question
Why is agar medium used in Petri dishes?
A. It helps microorganisms grow.
B. It sterilizes the Petri dish.
C. It makes cells glow.
D. It makes bacteria appear larger.
A. It helps microorganisms grow.
B. It sterilizes the Petri dish.
C. It makes cells glow.
D. It makes bacteria appear larger.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **A. It helps microorganisms grow.**
Agar medium is a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed that provides a stable and nutrient-rich environment for the growth of microorganisms in Petri dishes.
Agar medium is a gelatinous substance derived from seaweed that provides a stable and nutrient-rich environment for the growth of microorganisms in Petri dishes.