LB is used to grow bacterial cultures for various purposes, including:
1. Antibiotic Resistance Testing: By culturing bacteria in LB with different antibiotics, researchers can identify which strains are resistant and understand the mechanisms behind this resistance. 2. Pathogen Identification: Bacterial isolates from infected patients can be grown in LB to identify the causative agent of an infection. 3. Genetic Studies: LB is used to culture bacteria for genomic sequencing and other molecular biology techniques, providing insights into their genetic makeup.
