Which type of agar is designed to optimize diffusion of antibiotics: MacConkey agar Mueller-Hinton agar Mannitol Salt agar Blood agar
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MacConkey agar: This agar is selective for Gram-negative bacteria and differentiates between lactose fermenters and non-fermenters. It is not specifically designed for antibiotic diffusion. Show more…
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