YPD Broth (YEPD Broth) is recommended for the growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for molecular biology purposes. It has Peptone, Yeast extract and Dextrose.This medium supports the growth of most heterotrophic microorganisms but due to their simple composition, they have been adopted as the basal media for the routine cultivation of yeasts.
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