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Consider the following

Consider the following:
1. Bacteria
2. Fungi
3. Virus
Which of the above can be cultured in artificial/synthetic medium?

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Bacteria and Fungi can be cultured in an artificial/synthetic medium. Whereas viruses require a living host cell for replication. Infected host cells (eukaryotic or prokaryotic) can be cultured and grown, and then the growth medium can be harvested as a source of the virus. Hence, 1 and 2 are correct and 3 is not correct. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.