Why is agar medium used in Petri dishes?(1 point)

Responses

It helps microorganisms grow.
It helps microorganisms grow.

It makes bacteria appear larger.
It makes bacteria appear larger.

It sterilizes the petri dish.
It sterilizes the petri dish.

It makes cells glow.

1 answer

The correct response is:

It helps microorganisms grow.

Agar medium provides a solid surface that contains nutrients necessary for the growth of microorganisms.