Eosin-Methylene Blue Levine Agar. What will grow on EMB Levine agar?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: This medium has been specifically designed to discourage the growth of gram positive bacteria. EMB contains the following ingredients: peptone, lactose, dipotassium phosphate, eosin Y (dye), methylene blue (dye), and agar.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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a. lower limb bones b. axial skeleton

c. appendicular skeleton d. endoskeleton e. pelvic girdle

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A. atoms. B. protons. C. neutrons. D. electrons.

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