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Growth media

Components LB (Lysogeny broth or Luria-Bertani; pH 7) SOB (Super optimal broth; pH 7.5) TB (Terrific broth)
Tryptone (g/L) 10 20 12
Yeast extract (g/L) 5 5 24
NaCl (g/L) 10 .5
KCl (g/L) .186
MgSO4-7H20 (g/L) 5
Glycerol (mL/L) 4
KH2PO4 (g/L) 23.14
K2HPO4 (g/L) 125.41
- SOC: Add glucose to 20 mM final (filter-sterilized) after autoclaving SOB and cooling down to at least 50C. Distribute in small aliquots and store at 4C.