Growth of Microorganisms

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Concept of Culturing:

Microbiologists need to grow or culture micro-organismsMicrobes are organisms that are too small to be seen without using a microscope. They include organisms like bacteria, archaea, and single-cell eukaryotes (organisms whose cells have a nucleus e.g. amoeba... More in the laboratories in order to identify them.

A group of microbial cells can grow in or on a medium that provides the nutrients necessary for the microorganism to grow. By this means, micro-organism characteristics such as colour, pattern of growth, and appearance can be seen

Growth Media:

Microorganisms can be cultured in a solid medium or in a liquid medium. A liquid medium is