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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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pH of Sabouraud's Dextrose Agar is adjusted to:
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The correct answer is  Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) contains digests of animal tissues (peptones) which provide a nutritious source of amino acids and nitrogenous compounds for the growth of fungi and yeasts.
The pH is adjusted to approximately 5.6 in order to enhance the growth of fungi, especially dermatophytes, and to slightly inhibit bacterial growth in clinical specimens. High dextrose concentration and low pH favours fungal growth and inhibits contaminating bacteria from test samples.