Bacteria May Be Stored

Question

Bacteria may be stored
A)on a slant in the refrigerator.
B)frozen in glycerol solution.
C)lyophilized.
D)in broth at 37°C.
E)on a slant in the refrigerator, frozen in glycerol solution AND lyophilized.

Accepted Answer

All three options, storing bacteria on a slant in the refrigerator, freezing in glycerol solution, and lyophilization, are common and effective methods for long-term storage of bacteria. Therefore, the best choice is E, as it includes all three options.