Culture Media Flashcards
1
Q
selective for enteric bacteria, differentiates lactose fermenters from non-lactose fermenters
A
MacConkey agar
2
Q
lactose fermenting bacteria form ______ colonies
A
pinkish
3
Q
selective for enteric bacteria, inhibits G+ bacteria
A
Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB agar)
4
Q
E. coli form colonies with
A
green metallic sheen
5
Q
selective for Staphylococcus because it can tolerate high salt
A
Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA)
6
Q
S. aureus produces acid that will change plates to what color?
A
yellow
