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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