Nutrient Agar (NA)
Suitable for growing a wide range of bacteria none selectively
Compound | Amount | Unit |
---|---|---|
Yeast extract | 2.0 | g |
Peptone | 5.0 | g |
NaCl | 5.0 | g |
Agar | 15.0 | g |
Demi water | up to 1000 | mL |
Set pH ~4.7
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- Please note: peptone is very dusty, so try not to inhale it.
- Peptone can be found on eBay.
- Yeast extract is often sold as pills in drugstores
- Peptone can be replaced by any peptic digest of animal tissue
- Yeast extract can be replaced by beef extract