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If the coliforms are Escherichia coli there will be what looks like a metallic green sheen on the colonies.
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Does Mycobacterium phlei grow on EMB agar?
yes it can be grow in EMB agar.
How does yersinia look on nutrient agar EMB agar and MacConkey agar?
Colorless, it doesnt ferment lactose.
Which gram positive bacteria grows on macconkey and EMB?
Gram + bacteria do NOT grow on EMB agar, EMB agar inhibits their growth, and is selective for Gram -
Is EMB agar a defined or undefined medium?
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State the usefulness of EMB agar?
EMB agar or Eosin methylene blue agar is to see which gram negative is lactose fermenters by colonies appearing a purple, black color. It also inhibits the growth of gram positive bacteria.
Which bacteria gives dark puple colour on EMB agar medium?
Escherichia coli-Salmonella-Shigella-Enterobacter
Does Mycobacterium phlei grow on EMB agar?
yes it can be grow in EMB agar.
What function of emb agar?
function of eosin methylene blue agar (EMB)
The agar used most often for throat cultures is the?
Emb agar
How does yersinia look on nutrient agar EMB agar and MacConkey agar?
Colorless, it doesnt ferment lactose.
Which gram positive bacteria grows on macconkey and EMB?
Gram + bacteria do NOT grow on EMB agar, EMB agar inhibits their growth, and is selective for Gram -
Is EMB agar a defined or undefined medium?
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State the usefulness of EMB agar?
EMB agar or Eosin methylene blue agar is to see which gram negative is lactose fermenters by colonies appearing a purple, black color. It also inhibits the growth of gram positive bacteria.
What media is used to look for fecal contamination of a sample?
EMB Agar
What conclusions may be drawn if no growth appeared on MacConkey agar and emb agar after inoculation of the media and an incubation period?
The conclusion drawn if no growth appeared on MacConkey agar and EMB agar after inoculation of the media and an incubation period could be the bacteria used was possibly a Gram positive non-enteric sample.
What conclusion may be drawn if no growth appeared on MacConkey agar and EMB agar after inoculation of the media and an incubation period?
The conclusion drawn if no growth appeared on MacConkey agar and EMB agar after inoculation of the media and an incubation period could be the bacteria used was possibly a Gram positive non-enteric sample.
What ingredients of EMB agar inhibit the growth of gram positive organisms?
methylene blue
