Study Questions:

• 1. Write short notes on the following:

  a. Chemically defined media

  b. Complex media

  c. Enriched media

  d. Selective media

  e. Differential media

2. What are the different methods of isolation of pure cultures? Explain

1.  Define the terms:

a.  Prototrophs

b.  Auxotrophs

c.  Inoculation

d.  Chemoorganoheterotrophs

e.  Photolithoautotrophs

3. Differentiate between Chemically defined media and Complex media.

4. Write a short note on Colony morphology and growth.