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Probably yes, E. coli grows much faster than most microbes

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Q: Will ecoli overtake m luteus on a nutrient agar?
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What type of hemolysis pattern on a BAP agar does Micrococcus luteus?

Beta hemolysis


What is nutrient agar?

simply agar medium


What is M. luteus?

Micrococcus luteus (M. luteus), is a Gram-positive bacteria that is most commonly found in mucous membranes such as the nasal cavities, the upper respiratory tract, and the lining of the mouth.Although once regarded as non-pathogenic, it is now considered an opportunistic pathogen which means that if it has a chance to cause an infection, it will.M. luteus of historical interest for the part it played in Fleming’s discovery of lysozyme. This bacterium, which is often used for educational studies, produces bright yellow colonies on nutrient agar.


If an organism can grow on both a nutrient agar and a MacConkey Agar on which would you expect it to grow better?

The organism would be expected to grow better in nutrient agar. Nutrient agar is rich in nutrients and microorganisms grow well when there is availability of nutrients.


What is the color of nutrient agar?

Nutrient agar is a clear pale buff colour.


What is non-nutrient agar?

simply agar medium


What is responsible for solidifying nutrient agar plates?

Agar


What is the composition of modified nutrient glucose agar media?

Modified nutrient glucose agar is composed of agar, water, glucose, extracts, peptone and sodium chloride. Modified nutrient glucose agar allows organisms to grow.


Why does Ecoli form a dark blue colonies on Chromocult agar?

its because


What differences between Ecoli and pseudomonas sp on MacConkey agar?

ecoli is a lactose metabolizer, can live on macconkey while psuedomoas cannot.


What is the purpose of of agar in nutrient agar?

To make it semi-solid


What would be a nitrogen source for the nutrient broth or agar?

the east extract is the main source of nitrogen in the nutrient broth or agar