Explain MacConkey agar. What it does. How it tests. How it is selective and how it is differential
Added by Alicia B.
Step 1
Step 1: MacConkey agar is a selective and differential media used in microbiology to isolate and differentiate lactose-fermenting gram-negative bacteria. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Madhur L and 58 other Biology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
What makes MacConkey agar a selective and differential medium? What group does it select? How does it differentiate between species in the selected group?
Madhur L.
Explain what makes MacConkey agar both a selective media and a differential media. In your answer, describe what each term means as well as the chemical reagent that provides each aspect (selective and differential).
Is EMB agar selective or differential or both? Explain.
Jennifer S.
Recommended Textbooks
Biology for AP Courses
Objective Biology for NEET
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Transcript
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD