Nutrient Medium Synthetic

P.S. a strictly defined chemical composition, which is a solution of inorganic salts with the addition of chemical compounds that serve as a source of carbon or nitrogen, and bacterial growth factors.

Nutrient media of synthetic origin allow precise control of the composition of nutrients necessary for the growth of microorganisms. Unlike natural media, synthetic nutrient media do not contain undesirable impurities and components.

The key elements of synthetic nutrient media are inorganic salts, which provide microorganisms with macro- and microelements, as well as sources of carbon and nitrogen. The latter are often used glucose, lactose, sucrose, and ammonium salts.

Additionally, vitamins, growth factors, and buffer systems can be added to synthetic media to maintain optimal pH. Their composition varies depending on the requirements of the cultured microorganisms.

Precise control of the composition of synthetic nutrient media allows one to obtain reproducible results when cultivating microorganisms in laboratory conditions.

Synthetic nutrient medium

Synthetic nutrient media are solutions of inorganic substances with the addition of the necessary chemical elements to feed microorganisms and are used under aseptic conditions. Depending on the inorganic components used, hydrolysis, iron-potassium, casein, yeast, semi-liquid media, etc. are distinguished, which have a higher value for providing nutrition to some cells compared to organic synthetic nutrient media.