Nutrient broth is a liquid mixture used to help grow bacteria in a lab. It contains the nutrients and energy that bacteria need to live and multiply, including water, sugars, salts, and proteins. The broth provides a suitable environment for many types of bacteria to thrive. It is an important tool in biology because it allows scientists to study bacteria and understand how they work. In GCSE Biology, nutrient broth is used to investigate bacterial growth and learn about the conditions they need to survive.
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