1. Which of the following best describes a medium that enables selective growth? a. A substance is added to the medium that inhibits the metabolism of a certain group of microorganisms but not another group. b. The medium is able to support the growth of many different organisms, including those which are fastidious. c. Certain nutrients are added to the medium that are more easily used by one type of microorganism than another. Thus, the organism capable of using these nutrients best will outperform and outgrow all others and become the dominant species in the medium. d. Microorganisms growing on the medium cause changes in one or more dyes; causing changes in the color or appearance of the medium depending on the type of organism. e. The medium supports the growth of most types of microorganisms.
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