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Microbial Growth: cell number Chapter 6: Microbial Growth
www.lamission.eduCulture Media Both Selective and Differential Media : Used both to distinguish colonies of a desired organism, and inhibitthe growth of other microbes. 4 MacConkey Agar: Used to distinguish and select for Salmonella. • Bile salts and crystal violet discourage growth of gram - positive bacteria. • Lactose plus pH indicator: Lactose ...
SELECTIVE AND DIFFERENTIAL MEDIA
crcooper01.people.ysu.eduMoreover, media can be prepared that can distinguish between different kinds of microbes, such as Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Often, in a clinical setting, the most helpful type of medium is one that is both selective and differential. Functionally, selective media permit certain types of organisms to grow while inhibiting the
SELECTIVE AND DIFFERENTIAL MEDIA
fire.biol.wwu.eduSelective and differential media are used to isolate or identify particular organisms. Selective media allow certain types of organisms to grow, and inhibit the growth of other organisms. The selectivity is accomplished in several ways. For example, organisms that can utilize a given sugar are easily screened by
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fire.biol.wwu.edu52 MICROBES OF THE BODY: GRAM-POSITIVE COCCI The bodies of mammals, molluscs, insects and other representatives of the “animal kingdom” are natural habitats for microorganisms.