MacConkey agar is a selective and differential culture medium. It is selective because it contains crystal violet and bile salts which inhibit the growth of Gram-positive bacteria, therefore selecting for the growth of Gram-negative bacteria. It is also differential bec...
Explain why protein is present in egg albumin. What is happening in this test? What is the importance of rinsing the pH electrode after each sample? What is the purpose of microscopy labs and steps? What is the significance ...
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Differential mediaare incorporated with dyes of special metabolites, allowing the identification of bacterial strains by the developing colour on their colonies. Some examples of differential media are MacConkey agar, CLED agar, TCBS agar, and XLD agar. Figure 5: MacConkey Agar Transport mediasuch as...