Selective medium inhibits growth of all but one particular microorganism, or group of organisms, while differential medium allows for identification of a particular microorganism by its appearance - or by the way it changes the medium.
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This is achieved by incorporating specific components that only allow the growth of the desired microorganism, while inhibiting the growth of others. Show more…
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