Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
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Author: Jacquelyn G. Black, Laura J. Black
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 6, Problem 16SQ
MacConkey agar contains the dye, crystal violet, that inhibits the growth of Gram-positive bacteria and also contains lactose and a pH indicator that allow the detection of lactose-fermenting bacteria. MacConkey agar is classified as:
- (a) Differential, selective
- (b) Complex, selective
- (c) Defined, selective, differential
- (d) Differential
- (e) Regulatory, selective
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