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Principle
- Luria Bertani agar is a modification of LB broth, Miller, composed of tryptone, yeast extract, sodium chloride, and agar.
- Tryptone serves as the source of nitrogen and amino acids, yeast extract provides nitrogen and vitamins, and other growth factors.
- Sodium chloride maintains the osmotic equilibrium. Agar is a solidifying agent. The Luria Bertani (Miller) is used for the cultivation of Escherichia coli.
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