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Q: Can bacillus megaterium grow in MSA plates?
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Can bacillus subtilis grow on msa?

yes It can, because MSA grows gram positive bacteria.


Does micrococcus varians grow on msa plates?

No it doesn't.


Do Gram negative organisms grow on MSA plates?

Yes


Does s. epidermidis grow on msa?

Streptococcus cannot grow on MSA plates because MSA is a selective and differential media. It is selective because only certain microorganisms can grow on it due to its high NaCl content, in which this concentration - near 10% in MSA - has an inhibitory effect on most bacteria, such as Streptococci.


What does msa plates test for?

Shows if bacteria can tolerate salty conditions. If so, it will grow, if not, no growth will occur.


Does micrococcus luteus grow on msa plates?

Yes micrococcus luteus, along with micrococcus roseus both grow on MSA. But, they do not fermente on this agar giving a negative test. However, Staphylococcus aureus grows on MSA and fermentes giving a positive test. *Side note* MSA plate is used to test for G+ coccus. The plate contains salt and salt "loving" bacteria will grow and show yellow colony, example of S. aureus.


Did lactobacillus grow on mannitol salt agar?

Yes. M. smegmatis is a gram + bacteria, and MSA plates select for gram + bacteria.


Can enterobacter aerogenes grow on mannitol salt agar?

the bacteria dont ferment in MSA, there is no growth on the plat


Can Streptococcus grow on MSA?

MSA stands for mannitol salt agar. Streptococcus can not grow on this type of agar. This is because it has a very high salt content, which allows only certain microorganisms to grow in it.


Is bacillus subtilis positive for glucose fermentation?

B. subtilis does not ferment glucose nor lactose


Can proteus vulgaris grow on msa?

No it cannot, since it isn't halophilic.


Does bacillus subtilis ferment acid from mannitol salt agar?

In my result i isolate bacillus sp on mannitol salt agar but i expect that this media has deoration or expaired