Virus is cultured in_______________?

Correct answer: D. Embryonated egg

  • A. Saubourd's agar
  • B. Rogosa medium
  • C. Nonembryonated egg
  • D. Embryonated egg

Explanation

Viruses require living cells for replication, so they can be grown in living systems such as embryonated eggs. Sabouraud agar and Rogosa medium are non-living culture media used mainly for fungi and bacteria, respectively.

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