Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 1A
A laboratory test used to determine the identity of Staphylococcus aureus is its growth on mannitol salt agar. The medium contains 7.5% sodium chloride (NaCl). Why is it considered a selective medium for S. aureus?
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Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
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