subculturing
/sʌbˈkʌltʃərɪŋ/
verb
- To transfer a sample of cells or microorganisms to a new growth medium for continued cultivation.
- The scientist will subculture the bacteria every 48 hours to prevent overcrowding.
- We subculture the fungal samples weekly to keep them healthy for experiments.
- You need to subculture the plant cells in a sterile environment to avoid contamination.
noun
- The process of transferring a small sample of cells or microorganisms from an existing culture to fresh growth medium to allow continued growth.
- The lab technician performed subculturing to keep the bacterial colony alive.
- Students learned the proper technique for subculturing yeast in the microbiology class.
- Subculturing is essential for maintaining cell lines in biological research.