Which category of media can be described as containing one or more agents that are inhibitory to all organisms except those being sought?
a. Enrichment
b. Supportive
c. Selective
d. Differential
C
Many different types of media exist and serve different purposes in clinical microbiology. Some types are selective in that they contain antimicrobials, dyes, or alcohol that support the growth of one group of organisms but not another.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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