UPSC PYQPrelims 2021

Civil Services Examination · Question 69

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

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
Show answer & explanation

Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only

Explanation

Bacteria and fungi grow on artificial media. Viruses need living host cells.