What is the role of EDTA in 10 mM Phosphate buffer that is used to grow micro-organisms??

Uthradevi Kannan @Uthradevi_Kannan4

09 September 2016 0 9K Report

In a paper it is given that 0.02g/L of EDTA should be used. Will it act like chelating agent and affects the growth?

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