The medium of choice for growing most fungi is_______________?
Correct answer: C. Sabouraud's agar
- A. Blood agar
- B. Tissue culture
- C. Sabouraud's agar
- D. Thioglycollate medium
Explanation
Sabouraud's agar is acidic and commonly contains antibiotics, which suppress many bacteria while supporting fungal growth. Blood agar can also grow some fungi, but it is not the routine medium of choice for most fungi.
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