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The video tutorial discusses the use of a jelling agent in both microbiology and food preparation. It highlights its widespread application in laboratories as a general-purpose medium for cultivating bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms.

What is one of the primary uses of the jelling agent in microbiology?

• To provide nutrients

• To serve as a jelling agent

• To enhance flavor

• To act as a preservative

In what fields is the jelling agent commonly used?

• Botany and Zoology

• Microbiology and Food Preparation

• Chemistry and Physics

• Astronomy and Physics

How is the jelling agent utilized in laboratories?

• As a general-purpose medium

• As a cleaning agent

• As a cooling agent

• As a heating element

What organisms can be grown using this jelling agent?

• Plants and Animals

• Bacteria and Fungi

• Insects and Birds

• Viruses and Algae

Which of the following is NOT a use of the jelling agent?

• Growing fungi

• Food preparation

• Growing bacteria

• Growing plants