Plate Count Agar (PCA)
Suitable for growing a wide range of bacteria none selectively
Compound | Amount | Unit |
---|---|---|
Peptone | 5.0 | g |
Yeast extract | 2.5 | g |
Glucose | 1.0 | g |
Agar | 9.0 | g |
Demi water | up to 1000 | mL |
Set pH ~7.0
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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