Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

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Chapter 3 - Tools of the Laboratory - Concept Connections - Bloom's Levels 4 and 6: Analyze and Create - Page 79: 3

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Defined Media: Composition of this media is exactly known. For example a medium containing all essential requirements in known quantity, which is synthesized chemically is a defined medium. Complex Medium: Composition of this type of medium is not exactly known. This medium is generally natural and not synthetic, consisting of agar, yeast, beef extract, etc.

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