Once a putative pure culture has been obtained from the environment, it is no longer necessary to check its purity.

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It is always necessary to check the purity of a putative pure culture, as there is always a possibility of contamination during the isolation process or subsequent handling of the culture. Purity checks ensure that the culture being studied is representative of a single species or strain, which is necessary for accurate experimental results.

Once a Putative Pure Culture Has Been Obtained from the Environment