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The culture media for fungus is__________________?

Correct answer: D. Sabourauds medium

  • A. Tellurite medium
  • B. NNN medium
  • C. Chocolate agar medium
  • D. Sabourauds medium

Explanation

Sabouraud’s dextrose agar is the standard culture medium for many fungi because its acidic pH and formulation favour fungal growth while inhibiting many bacteria. NNN medium is used mainly for Leishmania, not routine fungal culture.

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