Lactose is used as a selective nutrient in the agar as not all microbes can process lactose
MacConkey agar is yellow (due to the lactose in the agar). When an organism consumes the lactose, the agar turns purple. Purple indicates a positive test. If the organism doesn't use the agar, the agar stays yellow.
The colonies that grew on MAC plate took up lactose from the medium for their metabolism and released an end product that caused the pH indicator of the medium (neutral red) to turn pink. Hence the colonies appears pink in color.
It's pink, since it can use lactose as it's nutrition source
It's a differential agar used to differentiate between lactose fermenters and non-lactose fermenteing bacteria. Chemical composition of Mac Conkey agar Peptone 20.0g Trehalose 10.0g Bile salts(Difco) 1.5g Sodium Cloride 5.0 Neutral Red 0.05g Crystal Violet 0.001 Agar 15.0g Distelled water 1.0 liter pH: 7.4±0.2 (25 °C)
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Yes, yeast can grow on MacConkey (MAC) agar, although it is primarily designed for the isolation of Gram-negative bacteria, particularly enteric bacteria. MAC agar contains bile salts and crystal violet, which inhibit the growth of Gram-positive organisms, but many yeasts, such as Candida species, can still grow on this medium. However, the growth of yeast may not be as prominent or well-defined as that of bacteria.
Plate counts for urine infections are typically made from blood agar plates rather than MacConkey (MAC) plates because blood agar supports the growth of a wider range of bacteria, including fastidious organisms that may not grow well on MAC plates. Blood agar provides the necessary nutrients and allows for the detection of hemolytic activity, which can be important for identifying certain pathogens. Additionally, urine samples often contain mixed flora, and blood agar can help in isolating and quantifying the relevant pathogens more effectively.
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A Mac plate is a dish made by combining macaroni and cheese with other ingredients like bacon, lobster, or truffles. It is a popular comfort food known for its indulgent and rich flavors.
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Common forms of media in a microbiology laboratory include agar plates (solid media), liquid broths, and semi-solid media like agar deeps or slants. These media are used to culture and grow microorganisms for various purposes like identification, isolation, and research. They can be supplemented with nutrients, pH indicators, or antibiotics depending on the specific needs of the experiment.