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Principle
- Tryptone serves as the source of nitrogen, yeast extract serves as the source of nitrogen and vitamins, and sodium chloride balances the osmotic balance. Agar is the solidifying agent.
- The 2xYT agar supports the vigorous growth of E. coli, necessary for the cultivation of macrophages.
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Use: Recommended for maintenance and cultivating recombinant strains of Escherichia coli and propagation of bacteriophage.
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PHYSICAL PARAMETERS:
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Dehydrated Powder
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Description
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A fine, free-flowing, hygroscopic powder.
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Color
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Beige-colored powder.
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Solution
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Solubility
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Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
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Color
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Pale yellow colored opalescent
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pH
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7.0 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (46.00 g/ l)
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Agar Plates
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Solidification
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40 ˚C
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Color
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Cream yellow colored opalescent gel
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