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

UPSC · 2021 · Environment & Science & Tech
Question:
Consider the following: 1. Bacteria 2. Fungi 3. Virus Which of the above can be cultured in artificial/synthetic medium?

Options

1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1 and 2 only

Explanation:
Bacteria and fungi can grow on synthetic culture media, whereas viruses require living host cells for replication and cannot be cultured independently.

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