Which of the following is essential for the development of discrete,isolated colonies?

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Solid medium, such as agar, allows for discrete colonies to form by providing a surface for individual bacterial cells to grow on without mixing with neighboring cells. This allows for easy observation and enumeration of different bacterial species in a sample. Broth medium, differential medium, selective medium, and assay medium can be used in combination with solid medium, but they are not essential for the development of discrete colonies.

Which of the Following Is Essential for the Development of Discrete,isolated