Multiple choice

Dubos broth base is used for the cultivation of Mycobacteria. Which of the following ingredients increases the growth by dispersing bacilli?

  1. Casein enzymatic hydrolysate

  2. Polysorbate 80

  3. Bovine albumin

  4. Calcium chloride

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Polysorbate 80 increases the growth by dispersing bacilli. It also acts as a surfactant and supplies the essential fatty acids for replication.