Nutrient Broth 6mL Tube, 10/Pk

Nutrient Broth is a universal, general-purpose liquid medium used for the routine cultivation of non-fastidious bacteria. Each tube contains 6mL of sterile broth, a standard volume widely used for sub-culturing, maintaining stock cultures, and performing basic physiological tests.

The formulation is simple yet effective, consisting of:

• Beef Extract: Supplies carbohydrates, vitamins, organic nitrogen, and salts.

• Peptone: Provides essential amino acids and nitrogenous compounds.

This medium serves as the foundation for many bacteriological procedures. Because it is chemically non-selective, it supports a vast array of organisms, including Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus, and Bacillus.

Primary Uses:

1. Revival: Ideal for rehydrating and reviving freeze-dried (lyophilized) cultures.

2. Routine Check: Used to check the viability of colonies from a plate.

3. Turbidity Standard: Acts as a neutral growth medium for preparing bacterial suspensions (e.g., matching a McFarland standard).

• General Purpose: Supports a wide range of bacteria that do not require special supplements.

• Standard Volume: 6mL is the classic volume for tube-based microbiological work.

• Visual Growth: Growth is easily detected by the development of turbidity (cloudiness) in the clear amber liquid.

• Simple Composition: Beef Extract and Peptone formulation.

• Format: Sterile 6mL screw-cap tubes in a 10-pack.

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