Enriched media
A) support the grouping of microbes based on different characteristics demonstrated in the media.
B) allow the growth of fastidious microbes through the addition of certain growth enhancers.
C) support the growth of most nonfastidious microbes.
D) support the growth of one type or group of microbes, but not another.

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Enriched media are designed to support the growth of fastidious microbes, which are those that have specific nutritional requirements to grow. These media contain added growth factors or nutrients that can enhance the growth of these organisms. As a result, enriched media are useful for isolating and identifying specific microorganisms that would not grow well in non-enriched media.

Enriched Media