Answer to Question #231999 in General Chemistry for RomanReignRotich

Question

Describe how selective media can be prepared to support growth of fungi.

Answer 1

All media used in culturing fungi must be sterilized before use. Steam sterilization by auto claving is the customary method of sterilizing most culture media, but it cannot be used with heat labile compounds. Generally, materials are autoclaved for 15-20 min at 15-17 psi, and at temperature of 121 C or 250 F.