6 Questions
Which agar is used to recover Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis?
Medium Thayer Martin Agar
Which agar contains malachite green to make it selective?
Lowenstein Jensen Medium
What is the main function of crystal violet in Crystal Violet Blood Agar?
To inhibit gram-positive bacteria
What is the main function of cetrimide in Pseudosel Agar (Cetrimide Agar)?
To act as an antiseptic agent
What is the main function of sodium desoxycholate in Bile Esculin Agar?
To inhibit many bacteria
What is the main function of potassium tellurite in Potassium Tellurite Medium?
To recover C.diphtheriae
This quiz covers various types of media used in microbiology to selectively isolate specific microorganisms, including Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Staphylococcus aureus. The media discussed include Thayer Martin Agar, Mannitol Salt Agar, and MacConkey Agar, among others. Learn about the composition and uses of each medium.
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