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Why is EMB agar undefined?

Updated: 12/3/2022
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Is EMB agar a defined or undefined medium?

undefined


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yes it can be grow in EMB agar.


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What conclusions may be drawn if no growth appeared on MacConkey agar and emb agar after inoculation of the media and an incubation period?

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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?

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