Anaerobic bacteria can be cultured in__________________?
Correct answer: B. Robertson cooked meat medium
- A. L-J medium
- B. Robertson cooked meat medium
- C. Loefflers medium
- D. Sabourauds agar
Explanation
Robertson cooked meat medium supports the growth of anaerobes because the cooked meat reduces the oxidation-reduction potential and absorbs toxic metabolites. L-J medium is used mainly for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, while Sabouraud agar favours fungi.
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