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Agar is made from vegetable matter - Gelatin is made from animal bones.

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Q: What are 2 advantages agar has over gelatin for microbiological media?
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What is agar powder?

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Why type of gelatin are there?

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What measurement of agar vs gelatin?

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What was used before agar was discovered?

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