All of the following are correct about agar except A)it is flexible. B)it melts at the boiling point of water (100^°C). C)it is a source of nutrition for bacteria. D)it solidifies below 42^°C. E)it is solid at room temperature.

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Agar is not a source of nutrition for bacteria; it is primarily used as a solidifying agent in culture media. Bacteria generally do not metabolize agar, which is why it is used to provide a stable and neutral platform for bacterial growth and observation.

All of the Following Are Correct About Agar Except