What is the significance of culture media?

Culture media supply essential nutrients and minerals to facilitate the growth of microorganisms. This media is used in microbiological tests to yield pure cultures, testing viable count, testing antibiotic sensitivity, determining efficacy of antimicrobial agents, and to separate microorganisms from a mixed population. Additionally, culturing microorganisms using this media is crucial for diagnosing diseases, developing assays for vaccines, and collecting antigens.