Bacterial Media

SOB medium

Per liter:

bacto-tryptone
bacto-yeast extract
NaCl
KCl

20 g
5 g
0.5 g
0.186 g

Adjust to pH 7.0 with NaOH if necessary.

Just before use, add 5 ml of 2M MgCl2.

 

SOC medium

To 1L of SOB medium, add 5 ml of 40% glucose.

 

LB medium

Per liter:

bacto-tryptone
yeast extract
NaCl

10 g
5 g
5 g

Adjust to pH 7.0 with NaOH if necessary.