Section 10
Other Environmental Growth Factors
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Gas Requirements
Cells are grown and maintained at an appropriate temperature and gas mixture of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen in a cell incubator.
Osmotic Pressure
The correct osmotic pressure in the culture medium is essential for the survival of the cells.
Microbial Growth at Low or High pH
Microorganisms live and thrive within specific pH levels.
Oxygen
Oxygen requirements vary among microorganisms.