To ensure growth of a newly discovered bacterium with unknown nutritional requirements, it would be best to begin with a ________ medium rather than a ________ medium.
A) complex / minimal
B) minimal / complex
C) selective / complex
D) selective / differential

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A complex medium contains a wide variety of nutrients, including amino acids, vitamins, and other growth factors, which can support the growth of bacteria with unknown nutritional requirements. A minimal medium, on the other hand, contains only the essential nutrients required for growth, which may not be sufficient for a newly discovered bacterium with unknown needs.

To Ensure Growth of a Newly Discovered Bacterium with Unknown