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MIC 121 CULTURE MEDIA Objective Question

Question

What is the appropriate pH range for most pathogenic bacteria, as specified for a good locally sourced culture medium?
Options
A pH 5.6
B Slightly acidic conditions
C pH 7.2-7.4
Correct Answer
D pH 9.0-9.2
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Slide 45 indicates that 'Most pathogenic bacteria: pH 7.2-7.4' is their optimum pH for growth.

Hint

Recall the specific pH mentioned for 'most pathogenic bacteria'.

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