To prepare large volumes of influenza virus for use in the flu vaccines each year, the virus is grown in embryonated hen eggs.This is an example of the use of
A)enriched media.
B)selective media.
C)live media.
D)complex media.

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The use of embryonated hen eggs to grow influenza virus for vaccines is an example of live media, as it involves using living organisms (the eggs) to support the growth of the virus.

To Prepare Large Volumes of Influenza Virus for Use in the Flu