what is the difference between a mixed and pure culture
A pure culture is one in which only one kind of microbial species is found whereas in mixed culture two or more microbial species formed colonies. pure culture is a culture consisting of only one strain. YOU CAN OBTAIN A PURE CULTURE BY PICKING OUT A SMALL PORTION OF THE MIXED CULTURE(which will form the pure culture) AND GROWING THEM ON A NEW CULTURE MEDIA.