THE POUR PLATE METHOD Flashcards
1
Q
What is the pour plate method?
A
diluting the specimen into a series of cooled fluid agar mediums, which is then poured into empty petri plates
2
Q
T/F:
Is it necessary to make several dilutions to ensure that at least one countable plate will be obtained on which distinct and separate colonies have formed on, or in, the agar medium?
A
True
3
Q
Define a pure culture?
A
a culture in which only one strain/clone is present
4
Q
How can you determine whether you have a pure culture from streak plate or pour plate methods?
A
All colonies should look identical in such a case
