A pure culture contains

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A pure culture is defined as a culture containing only one identified species of microorganism. This means that there is no other species or genera present in the culture, and all the microorganisms in the culture are genetically identical. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choice A is incorrect because a pure culture may contain any type of microorganism, including fungi or other eukaryotes. Choice C is incorrect because a pure culture contains only one species, not a variety of species from the same genus. Choice D is incorrect because a pure culture can come from a variety of sources, not just a single source.

A Pure Culture Contains