Microbiology Media Types Quiz

A type of media that supports the growth of many bacteria, but doesn't contain any special substances to encourage particular bacteria growth.

Media with added nutrients, like vitamins or blood, that encourage growth of certain bacteria but might not support all types.

Media containing substances that stop certain bacteria from growing, allowing for specific ones to thrive.

Media that lets you tell different bacterial types apart by how their colonies change the media.

Various media types such as nutrient agar, sheep blood agar, MacConkey, or EMB.

A media that supports the growth of a wide range of bacteria, without any special ingredients to favor specific types.

Examples of supportive media include nutrient agar and trypticase soy agar, both providing essential nutrients for bacterial growth without specific enhancements.

Media that adds nutrients, like blood or vitamins, to encourage the growth of specific types of bacteria, often fastidious ones.

Media that includes substances like dyes or antibiotics to prevent the growth of specific bacteria, allowing certain types to thrive.

Media designed to reveal different bacterial types by how their colonies change the media, based on their biochemical reactions.