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Why do you add soluble starch to nutrient agar rather than just growing cultures on potatoes?
Soluble starch is added to nutrient agar to provide a consistent and easily controlled source of carbohydrates for microbial growth, allowing for standardized experiments. Unlike potatoes, which can vary in nutrient composition and may contain inhibitory compounds, nutrient agar with soluble starch ensures uniformity and reproducibility. This also allows for the cultivation of a wider range of microorganisms in a more sterile environment.
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What nutrient can be either water soluble or fat soluble?
Vitamins
What nutrient causes gelatinisation?
soluble fibre?
Is protein a water-soluble and a fat-soluble organic nutrient needed for growth and regulating body temperature?
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Water-soluble or fat-soluble nutrient that helps the body use energy stored in carbohydrates fats and proteins?
lipids
Which nutrient was absorbed by small intestine lymphatic vessels?
Fats and fat soluble vitamins
What nutrient is not digested but stimulates intestinal muscle contractions?
The nutrient that is not digested but stimulates intestinal muscle contractions is fiber. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that may be soluble or insoluble.
Is fiber a nutrients?
Fibre can't be absorbed by the body, so it is not a nutrient.
What is the medicinal benefit of citrus fruits?
Citrus fruits provide ascorbic acid -- vitamin C -- a water soluble nutrient essential for life.
Why Group 5 is often referred to as the soluble group?
Group 5 elements, which include nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth, are often referred to as the soluble group because many of their compounds, particularly those with alkali metals, are soluble in water. For instance, nitrogen forms soluble nitrates, phosphorus forms soluble phosphates, and arsenic forms soluble arsenates. This characteristic makes these elements and their compounds significant in various biological and chemical processes, including nutrient availability in ecosystems. Their solubility contrasts with other groups, which may form mostly insoluble compounds.
Is the ferrous or ferric state more soluble?
The ferrous (Fe2+) state is typically more soluble than the ferric (Fe3+) state because Fe2+ ions form more stable complexes with ligands in solution. This increased solubility can make ferrous compounds more bioavailable for biological processes and nutrient uptake.
Is vitamin C an acid?
Yes, Vitamin C is an acid. It is actually called ascorbate or L-ascorbic acid. It is a type of necessary nutrient or vitamin in animals that is water-soluble.
What does vatamin A means?
Actually, it's VITAMIN A. This describes a fat-soluble nutrient that can be derived from beta-carotene. In humans it is used extensively by the body for many functions including sight.
