Mannitol Salt Agar Flashcards
Used to differentiate species of staphylococcus based on fermentation
1
Q
Type of media
A
Selective and differential
2
Q
Indicator
A
Phenol red
3
Q
Differential for
A
Mannitol fermentation
4
Q
Selecting agent
A
7.5% Nacl
5
Q
Inhibits which type of bacteria
A
Salt sensitive
6
Q
Appearance of positive result
A
Media is yellow around the bacterial growth
7
Q
Appearance of negative result
A
Red