Question

Describe three circumstances in which pure cultures are essential for the microbiologist

Answer 1

Answer:

Pure cultures are important in Microbiology for the following reasons:

Once purified, the isolated species can then be cultivated with the only the desired in which microorganism is being grown.

A pure culture can be correctly identified for accurate studying and testing, and diagnosis in a clinical environment.

Testing/experimenting with a pure culture ensures that the same results can be achieved regardless of how many times the test is repeated.

Explanation:

A pure culture is the study of the properties of one particular microbe eliminating extraneaous influences.

A pure culture is defined as  growth of a microorganism containing only one cell type.

Answer 2

Once purified, the isolated species can then be cultivated with the knowledge that only the desired microorganism is being grown. A pure culture can be correctly identified for accurate studying and testing, and diagnosis in a clinical environment. Testing/experimenting with a pure culture ensures that the same results can be achieved regardless of how many time the test is repeated.