Viruses, Rickettsia, and Chlamydia are described as obligate intracellular parasites because they can only be propagated inside living host cells.Which of the following would be appropriate for their cultivation?
A)enriched media
B)cell or tissue cultures
C)media that contains sheep red blood cells
D)differential media

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Obligate intracellular parasites require living host cells for their propagation. Therefore, the appropriate method of cultivation would be through cell or tissue cultures that can provide the necessary environment for their growth and replication. Enriched media, media that contains sheep red blood cells, and differential media are not suitable for the cultivation of obligate intracellular parasites as they require a living host cell for replication.

Viruses, Rickettsia, and Chlamydia Are Described as Obligate Intracellular Parasites