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.
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Osmotic Pressure
The correct osmotic pressure in the culture medium is essential for the survival of the cells.
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Microbial Growth at Low or High pH
Microorganisms live and thrive within specific pH levels.
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Oxygen
Oxygen requirements vary among microorganisms.