9 Questions
Which agar is used for the isolation of Campylobacter jejuni?
Campylobacter agar
Which agar is used for the isolation of Campylobacter jejuni?
Campylobacter agar
Which agar is used for the isolation of Campylobacter jejuni?
Campylobacter agar
Which agar is selective for gram-negative bacteria?
Eosin methylene blue
Which agar is highly selective for V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus?
TCBS agar
Which agar is highly selective for V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus?
TCBS agar
Which medium distinguishes between lactose fermenters and non-fermenters?
MacConkey medium
Which agar distinguishes between lactose fermenters and non-fermenters?
MacConkey medium
Which agar is used for the cultivation of pathogens from urine specimens?
Cysteine Lactose Electrolyte Deficient Agar (CLED
Study Notes
- Thayer Martin medium is selective for Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
- Eosin methylene blue is selective for gram negative bacteria.
- Campylobacter agar is used for isolation of Campylobacter jejuni.
- Lowenstein-Jenson medium is used for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- MacConkey medium distinguishes between lactose fermenters and non-fermenters.
- Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate Agar (XLD) is used for Salmonella and Shigella species.
- Cysteine Lactose Electrolyte Deficient Agar (CLED) is used for pathogen cultivation from urine specimens.
- TCBS agar is highly selective for V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus.
- Thayer Martin medium contains vancomycin, colistin, nystatin, and trimethoprim.
- Lowenstein-Jenson medium contains penicillin, nalidixic acid, and malachite green.
Do you know your microbiology media? Test your knowledge on the different types of bacterial growth media with this quiz. From Thayer Martin to Lowenstein-Jensen, you'll be asked to match each medium with its specific use and target bacteria. Challenge yourself to see if you can identify the key ingredients and distinguishing features of each medium. Get ready to put your microbiology skills to the test with this quiz!
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