What Is an Agar Deep Used For

Agar deeps are used to grow bacteria that require LESS oxygen then is present on the surface of the medium. They also aid in determining oxygen requirements and motility of bacteria. Motile bacteria will grow/ move away from the point of inoculation.

What is the primary use of agar deep?

DEEP: solid medium made with agar and various nutrients and indicators. This type of culture is used for the growth of anaerobic bacteria which grow in the absence of oxygen and are inoculated by stabbing the media with a needle. BROTH: liquid medium made with various nutrients and indicators.

What is the difference between broth slant deep and agar?

If the medium in the test tube is allowed to harden in a slanted position, the tube is designated an agar slant; if the tube is allowed to harden in an upright position, the tube is designated an agar deep tube; and if the agar is poured into a Petri dish, the plate is designated an agar plate.