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MIC 121 CULTURE MEDIA Objective Question
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For quality control of locally sourced culture media, what is the purpose of conducting a 'Growth Promotion Test'?
Options
A To confirm the medium has the desired pH.
B To detect contamination by incubating uninoculated plates.
C To assess if the medium supports expected growth of standard reference organisms.
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D To check the physical appearance like color and clarity.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Slide 65 explains that the 'Growth Promotion Test' involves inoculating the medium with standard reference organisms (e.g., Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus) to ensure 'Expected growth should be obtained.'

Hint

The name 'Growth Promotion Test' itself suggests its primary function related to growth.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: CULTURE MEDIA
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 774 of 984
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