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Question
Transport media used in the isolation of anaerobes must be free of ..............
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Anaerobic microorganisms cannot survive or grow in the presence of molecular oxygen. Therefore, transport media designed for them must be strictly anaerobic, meaning free of oxygen, to maintain their viability during transit to the laboratory.
Hint
The defining characteristic of anaerobes relates to oxygen.