Standard Nutrient Broth No. 1 is used for the cultivation of fastidious bacteria.This medium is used for maintaining microorganisms , for purity checking prior to biochemical or serological testing. Addition of different biological fluids such as horse or sheep blood, serum, egg yolk etc. makes it suitable for the cultivation of related fastidious organisms.
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