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MIC 121 Mib compilations3 Objective Question
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What is the meaning of pure culture?
Options
A Microorganism growing on agar surface
B Microorganism growing on solid media only
C A single growing microorganism that is free from contaminants
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D Microorganisms obtained from one source
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A pure culture, also known as an axenic culture, contains only one type or strain of microorganism, ensuring that any observations or experiments are specifically related to that single species, free from unwanted contaminants.

Hint

Think about the main goal of achieving a 'pure' sample in microbiology.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Mib compilations3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 975 of 984
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