Microbiology Media for Selective Isolation
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Which agar is used to recover Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis?

  • Medium Thayer Martin Agar (correct)
  • MacConkey Agar
  • Pseudosel Agar
  • Mannitol Salt Agar

Which agar contains malachite green to make it selective?

  • Pseudosel Agar
  • Lowenstein Jensen Medium (correct)
  • Campy-blood agar
  • Salmonella Shigella Agar

What is the main function of crystal violet in Crystal Violet Blood Agar?

  • To inhibit gram-negative bacteria
  • To recover S.pyogenes
  • To inhibit fungi
  • To inhibit gram-positive bacteria (correct)

What is the main function of cetrimide in Pseudosel Agar (Cetrimide Agar)?

<p>To act as an antiseptic agent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of sodium desoxycholate in Bile Esculin Agar?

<p>To inhibit many bacteria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of potassium tellurite in Potassium Tellurite Medium?

<p>To recover C.diphtheriae (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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