Laboratory culture medium

A laboratory culture medium is a specialized mixture of nutrients designed to support the growth of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, or cells in a controlled environment. It provides essential ingredients such as sugars, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and other compounds necessary for the organisms to thrive, reproduce, and be studied. These media can be solid, like agar plates, or liquid, like nutrient broths. The composition can be tailored to grow specific microorganisms or to promote certain behaviors, making them vital tools for scientific research, medical diagnostics, and biotechnology.