Selective Media At Biology Glossary

What is it? Growth media that only allow growth of mutant or recombinant cells with a particular phenotype grow. For example, media containing tetracycline would select for tetracycline resistant bacteria, preventing growth of parental tetracycline sensitive bacteria

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