Biology Forum Microbiology what is agar slant?

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    • #9891
      Ruzanna
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      i have no idea what is this agar

    • #85217
      canalon
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      This is not a special agar, but a way to prepare some type of agar:
      In a test tube that has been put to cool down on an angle and you get this:

    • #85227
      February Beetle
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      Why is it useful compared to a flat plate agar?

    • #85237
      canalon
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      It can be used for transport, and also for some test (check TSI -Triple Sugar Iron) wher you want t osee growth in aerobiosis and anaerobiosis

    • #85286
      MrMistery
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      It has more surface area/volume

    • #85307
      Ruzanna
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      thanks!

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