Bacterial Streak Plate Simulation
A common method for the isolation of a pure culture from a mixture is by “streaking” plates. The inoculum is streaked over the agar surface to isolate colonies on at least a portion of the plate. Ideal results require that only a small amount of inoculum be used and that the surface of the plate be free of droplets of condensed moisture. Unless well-isolated colonies are obtained, the plate is useless.