Let's review. Decomposition reactions are a type of chemical reaction that involves breaking down a compound into smaller compounds or individual elements. These reactions often involve an input of energy in the form of heat, light, or electricity to break down the compounds.
Quick Answer. An enriched media in microbiology is one that has been supplemented by nutrient-rich materials such as blood or serum. It is used when the growth of specific organisms is desired. The media is supplemented with the nutrients that the organism needs. Continue Reading.
Video: Differential & Selective Media in Microbiology. Every microbiologist eventually has to grow cultures of bacteria for their experiments. In this lesson, we will investigate selective and differential media, two techniques to make culturing bacterial species a little more efficient. UExcel Microbiology: Study Guide & Test Prep / Science Courses.