Difference between revisions of "Growth Medium"
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| + | [[File:GrowthMedium.png|right|300px|thumb|A '''growth medium''' in a [[Petri Dish|petri dish]].]] | ||
| + | A '''growth medium''' is a material used to feed and grow colonies of [[micro-organism]]s. | ||
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| + | ===About Growth Media=== | ||
| + | : A '''growth medium''' contains [[nutrient]]s to feed [[micro-organism]]s. | ||
| + | : A '''growth medium''' is usually contained in a [[Petri Dish|petri dish]]. | ||
| + | : A common '''growth medium''' is [[agar]] jelly with a [[nutrient]] mixture. | ||
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===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
[[File:GrowthMedium.png|right|300px|thumb|A '''growth medium''' in a [[Petri Dish|petri dish]].]] | [[File:GrowthMedium.png|right|300px|thumb|A '''growth medium''' in a [[Petri Dish|petri dish]].]] | ||
Revision as of 15:54, 30 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A growth medium in a petri dish.
A growth medium is a material used to feed and grow colonies of micro-organisms.
About Growth Media
- A growth medium contains nutrients to feed micro-organisms.
- A growth medium is usually contained in a petri dish.
- A common growth medium is agar jelly with a nutrient mixture.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A growth medium in a petri dish.
A growth medium is a material used to feed and grow colonies of micro-organisms.
About Growth Media
- A growth medium contains nutrients to feed micro-organisms.
- A growth medium is usually contained in a petri dish.
- A common growth medium is agar jelly with a nutrient mixture.