Which one of the following constituents is ABSENT from……………….

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Angeloxy 189 August 6, 2021 0 Comments

Which one of the following constituents is ABSENT from Lowenstein-Jensen medium used for the cultivation of mycobacteria?
a. Agar
b. Eggs
c. Glycerol
d. Malachite green
e. Potato starch.

Ayushi Answered question August 14, 2024

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score 0 · Answer 1 · 2024-08-14T09:31:40+00:00

e. Potato starch

Lowenstein-Jensen medium, used for cultivating mycobacteria, typically contains agar, eggs, glycerol, and malachite green. Potato starch is not a component of this medium.