CultureAugust 9, 2026
agar
AY-gar
Definition
A gelatinous substance derived from algae, used as a culture medium in petri dishes to provide nutrients for growing yeast or bacteria.
Etymology
The word comes from the Malay word 'agar-agar', which refers to a specific type of seaweed used to make jelly.
In the news
In the context of the article, agar serves as the solid base required to sustain and monitor yeast growth in laboratory experiments involving light control. It is essential for creating the environment where the yeast cells can be properly observed.
Optogenetics: Controlling yeast with light
Read the full article ↗The Straits Times