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MIC 121 Mib compilations3 Objective Question

Question

Transport media used in the isolation of anaerobes must be free of:
Options
A Agar
B Buffers
C Salt
D Molecular oxygen
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Obligate anaerobes are killed or inhibited by molecular oxygen. Therefore, transport media for anaerobes must be strictly anaerobic (oxygen-free) to maintain their viability during transit.

Hint

Anaerobes are organisms that do not require, and may even be harmed by, a specific gas.

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