What does a culture medium provide to a living cell?

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SCooke
Jan 20, 2017

Nutrients for growth and a safe environment.

Explanation:

“Medium” is just the term for the local environment. It may be a gel (agar) or a liquid solution. It “cultures” the cell – meaning it is intended to provide an local environment suitable for growth.

The specific compounds put into the culture medium are intended to promote the growth of the living cell.

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