MacConkey (MAC) Agar is used to isolate gram-negative enteric bacteria. Peptone provides nutrients necessary for growth. Bile salts and crystal violet inhibit the growth of gram positive bacteria. Lactose is a carbohydrate. When metabolized, colonies turn the medium pink. Which organism/s will grow in the medium? a. Escherichia coli b. Pseudomonas aeruginosa c. Staphylococcus aureus d. Escherichia coli & Pseudomonas aeruginosa e. Pseudomonas aeruginosa & Staphylococcus aureus

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MacConkey (MAC) Agar is used to isolate gram-negative enteric bacteria.

Peptone provides nutrients necessary for growth.
Bile salts and crystal violet inhibit the growth of gram positive bacteria.
Lactose is a carbohydrate. When metabolized, colonies turn the medium pink.

Which organism/s will grow in the medium?

a. Escherichia coli
b. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
c. Staphylococcus aureus
d. Escherichia coli & Pseudomonas aeruginosa
e. Pseudomonas aeruginosa & Staphylococcus aureus
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