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1
Q

selective for enteric bacteria, differentiates lactose fermenters from non-lactose fermenters

A

MacConkey agar

2
Q

lactose fermenting bacteria form ______ colonies

A

pinkish

3
Q

selective for enteric bacteria, inhibits G+ bacteria

A

Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB agar)

4
Q

E. coli form colonies with

A

green metallic sheen

5
Q

selective for Staphylococcus because it can tolerate high salt

A

Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA)

6
Q

S. aureus produces acid that will change plates to what color?

A

yellow