What kind of broth would be needed to grow bacteria?

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What kind of broth would be needed to grow bacteria?

For an experiment, I'm putting the bacteria in a culture tube and incubating it overnight, what kind of nutrient should be in the culture tube for it to grow?

2006-11-05 06:00:08 · 2 answers · asked by si1enc3d 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Usually some sort starch solution:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_medium

2006-11-05 06:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by arbiter007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Agar is the most common bacteria culture food. Chicken broth should be a suitable substitute. get a can from the grocery store.

2006-11-05 06:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by icynici 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋