Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 6 - Microbial Growth - Study Questions - Multiple Choice - Page 180: 9

Answer

B. Reducing Media

Work Step by Step

Reducing Media could not be used for aerobes because these are media specialized for obligate anaerobes. They have contents that eliminate the presence of oxygen. Without oxygen, aerobes will not be able to be cultured since it is their growth requirement.
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