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It encourages the growth of a group of certain bacteria while inhibiting the growth of others. It contains a high concentration (~7.5%-10%) of salt (NaCl), making it selective for gram positive bacteria Staphylococci (and Micrococcaceae) since this level of NaCl is inhibitory to most other bacteria.
Explanation:
Answer:
Because the water molecules are small, many of them can surround one molecule of the solute and form hydrogen bonds.
Explanation: Because of the attraction, the water molecules can pull the solute molecules apart so that the solute dissolves in the water.
Answer: a. Measuring the amount of rain that falls in a 24-hour period in a rain gauge.
