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What are the examples of each type of culture media based on physical state?

Posted February 20, 2024


Answer

The types of culture media based on physical state include: solid medium, liquid medium, and semi-solid medium

  • Examples of solid media include: blood agar, McConkey Agar, chocolate agar, and nutrient agar. 
  • Examples of liquid media include: tryptic soy broth, phenol red carbohydrate broth, and MR-VP broth. 
  • Examples of semi-solid media include: Hugh and Leifson's oxidation fermentation medium, Mannitol motility media, and Stuarts and Amies media. 
Additional resources

Bacterial Culture Media: Classification, Types, Uses

Semisolid Nutrient Agar Recipe

MycoLight™ Rapid Fluorescence Gram-Positive Bacteria Staining Kit