Question
Biology Question on Algae
In agar plate medium having bacteriophages and bacteria, there are clear transparent area called
A
transport parts
B
holes
C
bacteriophages
D
plaques
Answer
plaques
Explanation
Solution
Agar agar is used in preparing culture media to grow bacteria and other microorganisms. It is obtained from red algae such as Gracilaria and Gelidium. The clear transparent areas develop as bacteria are feeded by bacteriophages.