Subculture meaning
(biology) A culture made by transferring microorganisms from a previous culture to a fresh growth medium.
noun
(biology) To transfer (microorganisms) to a fresh growth medium in order to start a new culture.
verb
To subculture is defined as to grow a new bacterial strain using an old bacteria culture.
An example of to subculture is to grow a bacterial strain in a flask with new medium and old bacteria culture.
verb
The definition of a subculture is a cultural group with distinct patterns, behaviors, etc. that often vary from the mainstream groups in society or a culture of microorganisms which were derived from another microorganism culture.
An example of a subculture are the hipsters with their unique trends, behaviors and lifestyle.
An example of a subculture is a new microorganism culture which is created in the lab.
noun
A cultural subgroup differentiated by status, ethnic background, residence, religion, or other factors that functionally unify the group and act collectively on each member.
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One culture of microorganisms derived from another.
noun
A culture, as of bacteria, grown on a fresh medium from a previous culture.
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A cultural subgroup differentiated by status, ethnic background, residence, religion, or other factors that functionally unify the group and act collectively on each member.
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One culture of microorganisms derived from another.
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A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features.
The goth subculture has its own mode of dress, and it has a characteristic musical style.
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Origin of subculture
- sub- +"Ž culture
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