Media that contain complex organic substances such as blood for the growth of specific bacteria are referred to as
A)enriched media.
B)general-purpose media.
C)differential media.
D)reducing media.

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Enriched media are commonly used in microbiology to grow fastidious bacteria that cannot grow on general-purpose media. These media contain complex organic substances such as blood, serum, or yeast extract that provide additional nutrients for the growth of bacteria.

Media That Contain Complex Organic Substances Such as Blood for the Growth