Multiple choice

In the given paragraph, composition of a bacteriological medium is given. Which type of culture medium is it for the growth of Thiobacillus thiooxidans?

Component            Amount            Function

NH4Cl                     0.52 g              N source

KH2PO4                  0.28 g             P and K source

MgSO4 7H2O          0.25 g             S and Mg2+ source

CaCl2 2H2O            0.07 g             Ca++ source

Elemental Sulphur  1.56 g            Energy source

CO2                          5%                 C source  

Water                     1000 ml

pH 3.0

  1. Minimal medium

  2. Defined enrichment medium

  3. Complex medium

  4. Selective enrichment medium

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The above mentioned medium would act as a defined enrichment medium for the growth of Thiobacillus thiooxidans. It is chemically defined and it contains elemental sulphur as carbon source, enriching it for the growth of Thiobacillus thiooxidans.