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chemically, agar is a galactan, a complex carbohydrate with galactose molecules which are not metabolized by non-ocean microbes.
*** It has been know that only marine bacteria can degrade agar, but there are some reports that some soil bacteria can degrade and utilize the agar. http://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/bbb/67/5/67_1048/_article/-char/en
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∙ 13y agoAgar is a sulfated polymer composed mainly of D-glucuronic acid. It is usually extracted from red algae.
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What is the composition of luria agar?
The composition of luria agar is NaCl,Trypotone, Yeast extract and agar.
Is mannitol salt agar complex or synthetic?
Mannitol Salt Agar Complex is a synthetic medium because it is prepared from pure chemical substances and the exact composition of the medium is known.
What is the composition of spirit blue agar?
The composition of spirit blue agar is: casin enzyme hydrolyset 10g yeast extract 5g spiritblue 0.15g agar 15g ph 6.8
What is chemical composition of tributyrin agar media?
I have never used this before; however, it seems you add 10g of tributyrin per liter of nutrient media for fungi.
What is the composition of modified nutrient glucose agar media?
Modified nutrient glucose agar is composed of agar, water, glucose, extracts, peptone and sodium chloride. Modified nutrient glucose agar allows organisms to grow.
What is the composition of luria agar?
The composition of luria agar is NaCl,Trypotone, Yeast extract and agar.
Is mannitol salt agar complex or synthetic?
Mannitol Salt Agar Complex is a synthetic medium because it is prepared from pure chemical substances and the exact composition of the medium is known.
What is the composition of spirit blue agar?
The composition of spirit blue agar is: casin enzyme hydrolyset 10g yeast extract 5g spiritblue 0.15g agar 15g ph 6.8
What is the chemical composition of malt extract agar?
thats a good question but unforunately i dont now the answer
What is chemical composition of czapeck dox agar?
Typical Formula*gm/litreSodium nitrate2.0Potassium chloride0.5Magnesium glycerophosphate0.5Ferrous sulphate0.01Potassium sulphate0.35Sucrose30.0Agar12.0pH 6.8 ± 0.2 @ 25°C
What is chemical composition of tributyrin agar media?
I have never used this before; however, it seems you add 10g of tributyrin per liter of nutrient media for fungi.
What is the composition of modified nutrient glucose agar media?
Modified nutrient glucose agar is composed of agar, water, glucose, extracts, peptone and sodium chloride. Modified nutrient glucose agar allows organisms to grow.
What is chemical composition of kf reagent?
What is the chemical composition of kf reagent
When water evaporates its chemical composition?
The chemical composition remain unchanged.
When ice melts what happens to its chemical composition?
the chemical composition does not change.
What is Mcconkey agar media?
It's a differential agar used to differentiate between lactose fermenters and non-lactose fermenteing bacteria. Chemical composition of Mac Conkey agar Peptone 20.0g Trehalose 10.0g Bile salts(Difco) 1.5g Sodium Cloride 5.0 Neutral Red 0.05g Crystal Violet 0.001 Agar 15.0g Distelled water 1.0 liter pH: 7.4±0.2 (25 °C)
Importance or usefulness of chemical composition?
Properties of materials depends on the chemical composition.
