5 Questions
Which agar is selective for Gram-positive halotolerant bacteria?
Mannitol salt agar (MSA)
Which agar is differential based on color changes if mannitol sugar is fermented?
Mannitol salt agar (MSA)
Which agar contains eosin and methylene blue and is selective for Gram-negative bacteria?
Eosin methylene blue (EMB)
Which agar differentiates Gram-negative lactose fermenters from Gram-negative non-fermenters based on colony color?
Eosin methylene blue (EMB)
Which agar is not selective or differential?
Nutrient agar (NA)
Test your knowledge of the Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA agar) with this quiz! Learn about the composition, selectivity, and differential properties of MSA agar, and how it is used to identify halotolerant bacteria. Challenge yourself with questions about the color changes that indicate mannitol fermentation.
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